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FeaturesEdTech: what is it and how can it help to organise school trips?
EDTech providers give their tips on how to best utilise technology for the planning and delivery of learning outside of the classroom experiences.
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FeaturesTop West End theatre workshops for school groups to try
From performance-based sessions to characterisation and other key themes, here are a handful of London productions that offer workshops that can inspire pupils.
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FeaturesWhen are the best times to take school trips abroad?
We hear from a range of school tour operators about when schools should be considering an educational visit overseas to maximise the rewards from the experience.
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News & IdeasInspiring Learning Group placed into administration
The move has resulted in the Kingswood brand closing several residential centres, with three sites acquired by PGL Beyond and two by Halsbury Travel Group from the Inspiring Learning Group portfolio.
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News & IdeasNew classroom opened at Weston Park to enhance education programme
The classroom has been built as part of plans to grow the Shropshire venue’s outdoor education programme.
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SponsoredBringing English and history to life through immersive storytelling
Shining a spotlight on how pupils can thrive outside of the classroom on a school visit to both The London Dungeon and Shrek’s Adventure! London.
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SponsoredMonkey World: a better understanding and conservation in action
There is more to learning outside the classroom than just monkey-ing around! With over 250 primates, three play areas and 65 acres to explore, Monkey World is the perfect place for your next school visit.
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News & IdeasHeading under the waves on a trip to remember at SEA LIFE
Laura Hollywood, teacher at St Stephen’s CE Primary School, talks us through her pupils’ prize trip to London’s SEA LIFE centre.
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Case StudiesCase study: Becoming archaeologists for the day at the Roman Baths
Young learners from St Mary’s Church of England School had a blast when they visited The Roman Baths to discover its many historical highlights.
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News & IdeasNew research outlines the need for educational visits
A survey from outdoor education provider, The Outward Bound Trust, suggests that two-thirds of British adults felt childhood experiences outside the classroom equipped them better for what lay ahead when they left school.
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SponsoredStep into the world of fame and career-related learning
A round-up of how career-related learning at London’s Madame Tussauds can enhance pupils’ learning and their future prospects.
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FeaturesTeacher talk: developing relationships outside of the classroom
Helen Riebold, assistant headteacher at Southend High School for Girls, on the most rewarding trip she organises and how to keep parents in the loop.
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FeaturesMaking budgets go further for educational visits
Taking children out of school for learning outside of the classroom opportunities can bring financial pressure on schools and families. By utilising support, resources and low-cost travel options, there are many ways to keep costs down and make school trips accessible for all learners.
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News & IdeasRayburn Tours introduces netball festival for schools
School tour operator, Rayburn Tours has worked in partnership with Netball England to launch the Florida Netball Festival 2025, an initiative to get school teams out on a competitive residential to remember.
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Case StudiesCase study: A residential to remember with YHA
Park Primary School in Lancashire took part in a ‘Connecting to nature’ residential which is part of the YHA’s Generation Green project.
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FeaturesYour most read stories from School Travel Organiser in 2024…
Our most popular content in 2024 shows that teachers and EVCs are still on the hunt for new ideas and advice, whether it’s technology-free visits, school sleepovers or award-winning providers. What were you reading the most this year?
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News & IdeasPupils discover Birmingham’s geography in special trip
Learners from Solihull School became some of the first to take part in a series of courses in Birmingham from the Field Studies Council looking at urban regeneration.
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News & IdeasWinchester Science Centre introduces audio description to exhibits
Discovery pens open the door for visitors with visual impairments or children who find big chunks of text hard to read.
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News & IdeasWin class tickets to Wicked with national writing competition
The annual writing competition run by the National Literacy Trust and Wicked Active Learning is inviting young writers (aged 9-14) to advocate for a change they want to see in their communities.
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Features7 school trip ideas that focus on PE
Discover ideas to inspire young people to have fun and develop through visits linked to physical education.