What's New? – Page 2
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News & Ideas
School trip organiser named in King’s Birthday Honours
Selwyn Boothe, educational and pastoral mentor at Gunnersbury Catholic School, has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to education.
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New adventure trips with Rayburn Tours
Rayburn Tours has announced a selection of exciting Adventure Trips for pupils, visiting some top spots across Europe.
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Teacher’s kit and exhibition for new experience at Dover Castle
Pupils are being invited to explore Dover Castle Under Siege, which tells the story of the most testing times in its long history.
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Learning outside the classroom had major impact on behaviour
Pupils and teachers reported a significant impact on engagement and behaviour linked to learning outside the classroom as part of an 18-month project.
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Column
Reassuring parents and carers about school trips
Andy Smith from EVOLVE Advice on what schools can do to ensure families feel informed and reassured about educational visits.
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Features
Watch: school’s journey to Everest Base Camp
The students and staff of Walsall Academy captured their incredible expedition on film. Shadow headteacher Jon Clarke shares their experience.
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Kent school to set sail with Disney after competition win
Year 5 pupils at Goat Lees Primary School in Ashford, Kent will go on a trip to remember with Disney Cruise Line after winning the top prize.
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Pupils plant historic orchids onboard the SS Great Britain
A group of Year 7 students from Writhlington School have planted precious orchids into terrariums onboard the SS Great Britain in Bristol to bring history to life.
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Hever Castle to invite pupils on new time travelling mission
Hever Castle is inviting young history enthusiasts to embark on an exciting journey through time with Mission History, a full-day immersive educational experience designed for Key Stage 2 students.
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£30k transport fund to support STEM visits
Drax Group has launched the fund to help schools organise trips to its sites around the UK.
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We The Curious reopens to schools after fire
Bristol’s We The Curious science centre is now taking school bookings after being shut for two years because of a fire.
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Sustainable slime for school workshops in Winchester
The education team at Winchester Science Centre have introduced home-made, eco-friendly slime to its school workshops to teach visitors about the importance of sustainability.
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Science Museum offers free CPD sessions
London’s Science Museum has launched a number of CPD courses for the next academic year in a bid to equip teachers with the tools to offer inspiring learning.
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Features
7 regional theatres with school-friendly shows and workshops
Check out these brilliant regional theatres offering discounts for schools, top performances and a selection of inspiring workshops.
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Features
How teachers and EVCs plan their educational visits
We hear from teachers and EVCs about their planning process for educational visits and why it’s important to start early for maximum rewards.
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Column
Building connections outside of the classroom
Anne Hunt on how learning beyond the classroom creates crucial links with arts, nature, science, and heritage.
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Visits launched to help with transition to secondary school
Adventure play attraction Mission Out in Leeds has created four packages designed especially for Year 7 pupils to help them with their transition to secondary school.
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Future of educational visits discussed at EVC conference
EVCs and senior school leaders came together for the National Educational Visits Conference in London, hosted by reporter and presenter, Louise Beale.
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Interview
Teacher Talk: we don’t limit ourselves or the children
Gavin Dixon, assistant head at Crosby High SEND school in Merseyside tells us how they embed learning and where they have been on visits.
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Schools concert returns to the Royal Albert Hall
The Royal Albert Hall’s annual schools music competition, Future Makers, which aims to find tomorrow’s talent will be back at the iconic London venue.