What's New? – Page 21
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FeaturesFormer headteacher and CLOtC chair on inspiration during coronavirus pandemic
Steve Dool says the creativity shown during the pandemic has been inspiring as he advises providers to prepare for an “avalanche of interest”.
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News & IdeasHistory video series launched by The National Wallace Monument
The team at The National Wallace Monument in Scotland have launched an online video series to help young people learn about history from home.
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News & IdeasNational Football Museum helps pupils learn about the evolution of kit design
The National Football Museum in Manchester has introduced ‘Strip! How Football Got Shirty’, a new website that teaches children about the inspiration beind some of football’s most memorable jerseys.
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InterviewInterview: mountaineer Simon Yates on the life-changing nature of school trips
We had the privilege of catching up with Simon Yates, one of the two mountaineers whose story features in Touching the Void.
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News & IdeasTeachers urge others to support #SaveFutureTravel campaign
Backing ABTA’s calls on the Government to help protect the travel industry, teachers have said we should do what we can.
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News & IdeasFree activities on new Countryside Classroom resources hub
The Countryside Classroom, an organisation that helps teachers with trips and support relating to food, farming and the natural environment, has introduced free outdoor activities to do at home.
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News & IdeasBeVenturesome encourages children to #AdventureAtHome
BeVenturesome, a company based in Swanage that strives to get children learning outside the classroom, has launched its #AdventureAtHome campaign to keep children active and engaged while indoors.
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ColumnReflections: How The Country Trust can help schools
We’re going to share some previous magazine content during this time - first up, we hear from CEO of The Country Trust, Jill Attenborough about how the charity can help schools.
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Features5 expedition trips for schools planning ahead
We’re dreaming of far-flung locations as we look at some adventurous overseas trip ideas, for schools planning at least a year in advance.
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News & IdeasNational Theatre’s school-friendly shows available to watch online
The National Theatre is providing high-quality online recordings of 24 renowned productions, so teachers and pupils can still get their theatre fix while at home.
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FeaturesAdam Henson on campaign to teach children where their food comes from
The BBC Countryfile presenter speaks to us about his latest campaign and shares a special school visit memory.
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News & IdeasScouts introduce The Great Indoors to keep children entertained while at home
The Scouts has developed a new website called The Great Indoors, featuring more than 100 stay-at-home activities to keep young people entertained during the Coronavirus epidemic.
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Case StudiesCase Study: The benefits of a winter residential
Jon Clarke, shadow headteacher at Walsall Academy, reflects on an Outward Bound winter residential in January, challenging his pupils’ physical and mental strength while powering through Storm Brendan.
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News & IdeasOnline resources for teachers to bring the outside to their students
The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC) has compiled several activities on its website from LOtC Quality Badge holders, to keep children learning over the coming weeks.
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Case StudiesCase Study: Bringing business to life at Disneyland Paris
We’ll be sharing some fantastic school trips that have taken place in recent times to remind us all of their positive impact.
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News & Ideas“Times we cannot plan for”: teachers on the impact of Coronavirus on school visits
How school trips have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and what teachers are doing to keep children upbeat during a difficult time.
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FeaturesSchool trips cancelled? Try these virtual experiences to bring the outside in
Teachers can bring learning away experiences into the classroom with some of these fantastic virtual visits.
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News & IdeasCoronavirus: advice and information about school trips
What to do if your visits in the UK and overseas have been affected? We bring together essential information from trusted sources.
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News & IdeasMore than 255,000 pupils sign up for Field Studies Council’s YouTube lessons
The Field Studies Council (FSC) has teamed up with Encounter Edu to deliver #fieldworklive, a new campaign that will offer Geography and Science fieldwork as part of a live workshop on YouTube, led by expert tutors.
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Features7 places for fantastic school trips in England
With the Coronavirus affecting school visits abroad for now, there’s plenty of top attractions closer to home for future planning towards the end of this year and into the next.