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News & IdeasDisplay exploring kings and queens to open at Tower of London
School visits to the Tower of London will now be able to learn about the kings and queens who shaped it and lived there, with a new exhibition in the Medieval Palace covering areas of the Key Stage 3 history curriculum.
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News & IdeasNational Theatre Connections sees youngsters take to the stage
To celebrate 30 years of the annual youth theatre festival, 5,500 young people from across the UK are performing at theatres across the country, and 2026 applications are now open.
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SponsoredTeam building in the sun at Europe’s no.1 sports resort – Club La Santa
Discover what awaits pupils on a trip to Club La Santa in Lanzarote, an ideal place to build new skills through engaging activities in a new environment.
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School Travel AwardsSchool Travel Awards: all 2025 partners confirmed in record time
Attractions and providers support the School Travel Awards initiative by becoming Awards Partners, and all category options were snapped up and finalised in record time for 2025 in a huge endorsement.
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Case StudiesCase study: Bringing science to life at Techniquest
Adamsdown Primary School pupils became scientists for the day when they visited Techniquest, the science discovery centre in Cardiff Bay.
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News & IdeasMod exhibition will help pupils explore British fashion and culture
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery is turning back the clock to 1960s Britain with its exhibition, The In Crowd: Mod Fashion & Style 1958-66, with curriculum links to history, fashion and textiles.
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EventShowcasing Jordan for schools: history, culture, faith and archaeology
The Jordan Tourism Board teamed up with School Travel Organiser to create a special one-off event that brought schools and providers together to learn more about this country’s rich offering.
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ColumnResidentials: key considerations for teachers to make
Jake Wiid, adviser and director at EVOLVE Advice, talks us through a range of considerations to discuss when taking pupils on overnight visits.
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FeaturesExploring famous sights on a packed trip to New York
Frank, a Year 10 pupil at Royal Liberty School in Romford, explains the positive effect that a busy trip to New York City had on him, where he and 39 other pupils visited world-famous landmarks and learned about the history of the United States.
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ColumnMake school trips more sustainable with these five helpful tips
Petra Albrecht at Diversity Travel has shared five tips for schools to lower their carbon footprint of overseas trips and make travel more sustainable.
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News & IdeasMore dates and more venues for Matilda The Musical tour
The Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Matilda The Musical, based on Roald Dahl’s beloved book, has added additional dates to its UK and Ireland tour, giving more flexibility to those wanting to see the show and free resources for schools.
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FeaturesTeacher talk: providing opportunities for pupil independence
Matt Price, EVC at Bedford Modern School, on the challenge of mobile phones on visits and managing more than 100 trips per year.
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FeaturesMusic-themed visits to help your class feel the rhythm
A round-up of some school trip ideas to inspire musicians and a love of music, from interesting museums to interactive venues.
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Case StudiesCase Study: The inventors of tomorrow at Shuttleworth
Sarah Young, headteacher at Caldecote Church of England Academy, discusses the school’s visit to Shuttleworth in Bedfordshire, where they learned about the development of transport and spoke to an inventor.
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News & IdeasLEGOLAND’s Deep Sea Adventure reopens after year-long closure
LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort has reopened its Deep Sea Adventure attraction after undergoing maintenance and the installation of new LEGO® models to enhance the experience.
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ColumnABTA: How will school trips to Europe work with an entry/exit system?
Luke Petherbridge, director of public affairs at ABTA, discusses how educational visits might look for pupils heading to the continent with an entry/exit system in place.
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Features7 school trips to inspire pupils with media studies
A selection of educational visit ideas to help inspire the next journalists, television stars and musicians in your class.
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News & IdeasNatural History Museum to open first permanent gallery in nine years
The Fixing Our Broken Planet gallery will aim to inspire pupils with how to help protect Earth for future generations, and will be free to visit as part of a school trip.
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FeaturesExpert advice on how to book your first school ski trip
We spoke to a range of school tour operators to find out what the priorities should be for teachers and EVCs who are looking to book their first ever ski trip for pupils. Here’s what they told us…
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News & IdeasA focus on linking UK and French schools for immersive exchange trips
A new school tour operator, French Horizons, has been launched in a bid to link UK and French schools together so they can build a relationship and jointly produce a range of exciting trips.