This award seeks to recognise a team whose commitment and imagination has delivered support and brilliant outcomes when it comes to learning outside the classroom.
This special category rewards staff and volunteers at attractions and providers. It highlights teams of people, big or small, whose collective inspiration has led to fantastic provision and enabled schools to create and run successful visits of all types.
Nominations (which are now closed for 2025) are welcome from teachers, EVCs, school staff, parents and pupils, as well as from those working at school travel providers (although not from somebody in the team being nominated).
Previous finalists have included the Disney Theatrical Teaching Artist Team, Surrey Wildlife Trust, Conisborough Castle and UK Parliament.
Who won the award in 2024?
The winner of the 2024 award was… the International Bomber Command Centre in Lincolnshire.
Since opening in 2018, the learning team at the International Bomber Command Centre have educated children on the ethos of recognition, remembrance and reconciliation for those who served in Bomber Command and those affected on all sides during World War Two.
Made up of two members of staff, Leah Dean and Janine Smithson. the team works alongside several volunteers who facilitate the guided tours and exhibition visits during school trips.
The team’s aim is to engage children in the history of Bomber Command and enable them to develop their skills in historical enquiry through first-hand accounts, unique artefacts and activities.
You can read about all the 2024 finalists in our special feature by clicking here.
About the School Travel Awards
The Education / Learning Team of the Year Award is part of the School Travel Awards which recognises inspiring people and the very best companies, venues and attractions providing school trips.
Organised by School Travel Organiser magazine, it’s an important annual initiative celebrating learning outside the classroom, that raises the profile and highlights the importance of school trips for children - with exciting opportunities for schools to also win big prizes.
To find out more click to schooltravelorganiser.com/awards.
