What's New? – Page 18
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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.
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News & IdeasNational Gallery displays children’s versions of Vernet painting
Pupils from 40 primary schools across the UK took part in the annual Take One Picture exhibition, taking inspiration from Claude-Joseph Vernet’s A Shipwreck in Stormy Seas.
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News & IdeasWicked Writers competition: children’s essays about what matters to them
The winners of the 2023 Wicked Writers: Be The Change writing competition, have been announced.
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News & IdeasIn pictures: 14 English Heritage attractions which are great for educational visits
Discover a broad range of historical periods across these 14 sites, ranging from the Romans and Tudors, to the Saxons and Victorians. You can use the arrows to the right and left of the image gallery above to scroll through the pictures, and expand the gallery by clicking ...
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News & IdeasRoyal Albert Hall’s Future Makers concert returns for schools
Teachers are being invited by London’s Royal Albert Hall to book a visit to see Future Makers this autumn, designed especially for educational visits.
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ColumnWays schools can reduce their environmental impact when travelling
Jake Wiid, senior adviser at EVOLVE Advice, on considerations for schools looking for a more sustainable approach
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SponsoredConway Centres: Adventure awaits at four sites across Cheshire and North Wales
With four centres across North Wales and Cheshire, we look at why schools choose Conway Centres for making life-long memories with their pupils.
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FeaturesYoung V&A: an extraordinary place for imagination, play and design
We went along to the official preview of Young V&A in London, the UK’s first national museum created with and for young people, to find out more about what schools can get out of a visit.