What's New? – Page 14
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FeaturesOrganising an educational visit from a SEND perspective
Rohan Culverhouse, teacher at Booker Park School in Buckinghamshire, explains the considerations and planning that must go in to organising a school trip for children with a range of complex needs.
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FeaturesCase study: exploring the past at Wordsworth Grasmere
Education development manager at Wordsworth Grasmere in Cumbria, Zoe McLain, reports back from a school visit they hosted for Seaton Academy.
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News & IdeasPupils meet Akshata Murty at 10 Downing Street in trip to remember
School council members from Howard Park Community School in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, were invited to meet the Prime Minister’s wife at 10 Downing Street as part of their London visit.
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FeaturesSee the best of Jersey with this five-day itinerary
From coastal adventures to fascinating history, this five-day itinerary packs plenty in for school groups visiting the island of Jersey.
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FeaturesBletchley Park’s new Block E Learning Centre is a ‘game changer’
We had a look around Bletchley Park’s new Learning Centre which is now open to school groups with bright classrooms, a dedicated lunch room and more.
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FeaturesWatch: Teacher Ted’s Isle of Wight Adventure
Our mascot travelled to the Isle of Wight to experience some of the island’s highlights waiting for school groups.
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FeaturesScience Museum: inspiring engineers and technicians
We went along to the Science Museum in London to see how they’re inspiring the next generation of engineers and technicians with new galleries.
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FeaturesNational Portrait Gallery’s new education offer
To say there has been a lot going on at the National Portrait Gallery in London is an understatement. We went along to find out more.
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SponsoredUniversity of Edinburgh campus offers pupils the perfect base to explore
Summer Stays at the University of Edinburgh offers a campus lifestyle to educational and sports groups seeking facilities to sleep, eat, learn and train.
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News & IdeasRoyal Collection Trust access scheme open to schools
Schools can apply to the Royal Collection Trust’s Access Scheme which ensures that those working for and with economically disadvantaged pupils can enjoy a regal visit outside the classroom.
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FeaturesHelp choosing a school tour provider
Gill Harvey, CEO of the School Travel Forum, explains the importance of a specialist school tour provider when planning school visits.
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InterviewFarms for City Children’s CEO on helping more pupils
Farms for City Children is now able to reach a wider range of children and young people. CEO Donna Edmonds told us about the new strategy.
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News & IdeasNational Space Centre offers Mars mission for students
Pupils can now discover whether life really exists on the red planet with a new mission to Mars experience at the National Space Centre in Leicester.
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News & IdeasQuestions for teachers to ask themselves when planning a school trip
Rachel Curley, teacher at Storrington Primary School in West Sussex, shares her opinion on some of the questions teachers should be asking when planning a trip.
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InterviewWicked musical producer on the appeal for schools and importance of drama
Wicked’s UK executive producer Michael McCabe talks to us about why the story of Wicked resonates with young people and the impact theatre visits have.
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News & IdeasCampaign to make outdoor residentials part of the curriculum
The educational charity has united with three politicians to make residential outdoor learning part of the curriculum across the UK.
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News & IdeasWonderlab: The Bramall Gallery opens at National Railway Museum
Schools visits to Wonderlab: The Bramall Gallery at York’s National Railway Museum can now be booked, with the largest new gallery at the museum in a decade aiming to inspire students with STEM skills.
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FeaturesWays to embed learning from a school trip once back in the classroom
Learning Away expert Peter Carne OBE on why it’s crucial to look at how to integrate learning back in the classrooms.
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News & IdeasRoman experience in Chester helps schools visualise the past
A team of historians and actors have come together to create the DEVA Roman Experience in Chester, an immersive and interactive attraction which aims to showcase the city’s past in a fun and educational way.
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News & IdeasDuke of Edinburgh celebrates outdoor learning at London residential centre
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh visited Woodrow High House, one of two London Youth residential centres, to meet with local school children as part of his patronage of the charity and to celebrate the importance of learning outside the classroom.