What's New? – Page 14
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News & IdeasWindermere Lake Cruises gearing up for busy autumn and winter season
Ashurst Primary School pupils from St Helens in Merseyside were the latest to enjoy a lesson on England’s longest lake, as Windermere Lake Cruises expects a much busier autumn and winter season following the pandemic.
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ColumnSchool Travel Forum ‘looking forward to the year ahead’
Gill Harvey, chief executive of School Travel Forum, explains why despite ongoing challenges, the school year ahead holds promise.
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FeaturesDance troupe Diversity and cast of Jack and the Beanstalk panto share their school trip memories
We went along to meet some of the Milton Keynes Theatre pantomime cast of Jack and the Beanstalk, including some of the Diversity clan, to discover what they can remember from their school days.
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News & IdeasNew facilities and polar bear family at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Yorkshire Wildlife Park has announced it is welcoming back schools with “new surprises” including animals such as California sea lions and a polar bear family.
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News & IdeasAll-expenses-paid fam trip to South Korea for teachers on offer
The Learning Adventure has teamed up with the Korea Tourism Organisation to offer 15 teachers an all-expenses-paid, week-long tour of South Korea.
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News & IdeasUltimate STEM School Trip returns to Winchester Science Centre
The Ultimate STEM School Trip has returned to Winchester Science Centre with explosive activities, live shows and immersive exhibits all promised as part of the visit.
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News & IdeasSchools invited to discover more about Reading Abbey for its 900th anniversary
Schools are now able to book an educational workshop at Reading Museum, giving pupils the chance to learn more about the nearby ruins of Reading Abbey in its 900th year.
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News & IdeasChildren return as Field Studies Council aims to bounce back from pandemic
Thousands of school children are to benefit from learning outdoors this autumn as environmental education charity the Field Studies Council (FSC) bounces back from the pandemic.
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News & IdeasHay Festival unveils autumn programme with the return of in-person events
Hay Festival has launched a free autumn schools programme, including two days of live events at Hay Festival Winter Weekend to bring young readers and writers together to share stories and ideas.
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News & IdeasGeorge Orwell’s Animal Farm will take to the stage in 2022 UK tour
The tour schedule and full casting details have been confirmed for the upcoming production of George Orwell’s satirical novel Animal Farm which launches at Birmingham Repertory Theatre in January.
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News & IdeasSchool Travel Forum launches bespoke insurance for school trips
A comprehensive travel insurance product called STF Travel Sure has been designed especially for schools, aiming to give teachers confidence when organising educational visits.
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News & IdeasNatural History Museum announces schools programme to create “young urban nature champions”
The Natural History Museum is inviting schools across the UK to join its new education programme, Explore: Urban Nature, which is designed to provide children with the skills to engage with and protect their local environment.
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News & IdeasDorset Museum welcomes back schools following a £16.4 million redevelopment
Schools can now book visits to Dorset Museum following a huge redevelopment project which has seen the addition of four permanent gallery spaces and a special exhibitions space.
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FeaturesSome of the best experiences linked to sea life and oceans
We’ve selected some of the best educational experiences linked to sea life and oceans for year-round fun for all ages.
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Interview“Outdoor learning will help pupils reconnect with their community and more after pandemic,” says headteacher
Andrew Hutchings, headteacher at Parkgate Primary School in Neston, Cheshire, has told School Travel Organiser that outdoor learning is vital for children to reconnect with their local surroundings, as well as the pride of being awarded the LOtC Mark (Bronze) from the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC).
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News & IdeasEnglish Heritage offering teacher training session at Gainsborough Old Hall
English Heritage, the charity which looks after over 400 historic sites across the country, will host a ‘Teacher Twilight’ education session at Gainsborough Old Hall in Lincolnshire to offer a taster of what pupils can expect on a visit.
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News & IdeasNew education and workshop space at David Livingstone Birthplace museum
Schools are invited to book visits to the David Livingstone Birthplace in Scotland, which has had a major transformation.
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Features6 trip ideas and activities for the new school year
Here’s our round-up of the best highlights and school-friendly ideas to book for the autumn term, from theatre performances to outdoor activities.
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ColumnSummer residentials can help smooth the transition to secondary school
A week away from home on a residential stay during the summer holidays could help children feel more confident about the prospect of transitioning from primary to secondary school in the autumn, says outdoor education provider Kingswood.
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Case StudiesCase Study: having fun in an outdoor environment is key at St Giles Special School
Anna Young and Jakk Capewell, learning tutors at St Giles Special School in Derby, tell us how learning outside the classroom promotes positive wellbeing and mental health.