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Features5 top experiences outside the classroom for SEND pupils
From inspiring History sessions to sensory workshops and musical lessons, here are five brilliant school trip ideas for pupils with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).
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FeaturesSome of your most read stories of 2021
We take a look back at the most popular news, opinion and features published by School Travel Organiser and read by you throughout 2021.
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News & IdeasFunding boost to help West Midlands schools learn more about nature
Two charities have been awarded a grant of £1.7 million from the Government’s Green Recovery Challenge Fund to create more wildlife habitats in the West Midlands and engage more children in the region with nature.
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FeaturesSupporting schools to rebuild confidence and boost outdoor learning
Rebuilding teacher confidence and supporting schools to take their learning beyond the classroom will deliver a raft of benefits to children, says Justine Lee of The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom.
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News & IdeasSchools invited to experience Tower of London’s ‘Superbloom’ display
A ‘vibrant sea of flowers’ will take over the Tower of London’s moat in 2022 to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen.
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News & IdeasChancellor Rishi Sunak sees £2.5 million Generation Green project in action
Chancellor Rishi Sunak visited YHA Grinton Lodge in his Yorkshire constituency to meet primary school pupils benefiting from a Generation Green-funded residential.
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News & IdeasWildlife Trusts launch online campaign to champion outdoor learning
The Wildlife Trusts are asking people to support a new online campaign to boost more outdoor learning in nature for children.
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School Travel AwardsOlympic medallist back to host the 2022 awards at a brand new venue
From virtual to the real thing, Katharine Merry will return to host the School Travel Awards ceremony on 25th May at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.
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Features7 school trip ideas: castles
We’ve rounded up some of the best castles for school visits to help bring history to life by exploring dungeons and grottos and taking part in bespoke guided tours –there are even costumes to try on.
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News & IdeasActive Learning Centre to open in Pembrokeshire
Active Learning Centre will open its second outdoor site in Pembrokeshire in the autumn of 2022, bringing coastal and woodland residential learning experiences to children.
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FeaturesSchool tour operators and attractions share their hopes for the future
We asked specialist residential centres, school tour operators and attractions what their hopes are for the future as the UK emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic.
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News & IdeasYoung people support climate action at UK museums
Around 70 museums, galleries, archives and heritage sites were taken over by young people for the annual Kids in Museums Takeover Day which saw pupils getting away from their classrooms to talk about climate action.
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Features8 simple steps for booking a school ski trip
Robert McIntosh shares his top tips for booking a successful ski trip. So if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of organising one for your students, read on.
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FeaturesFrozen the Musical star says theatre can “spark something really special” in pupils
Craig Gallivan, who plays Olaf in London’s Frozen the Musical at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, says that school children who see the show will leave feeling inspired.
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News & IdeasQuiet Days unveiled for SEND pupils at the Museum of London
Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can experience the Museum of London to themselves in a new Quiet Day initiative from the education team.
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FeaturesLet your students take the lead
Justine Lee, communications manager at The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom, explains why involving young people in the planning process can have a huge impact on their engagement and personal development.
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News & IdeasDoctor Who exhibition among exciting displays from National Museums Liverpool
Schools can choose from a programme of exhibitions and galleries across the spring and summer term, featuring across all seven venues under the National Museums Liverpool brand, including a Doctor Who display.
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News & IdeasMuseum of Oxford reopens for school visits following extensive refurbishment
The Museum of Oxford, which is dedicated to telling the history of the city and its people, has reopened with a series of workshops aimed at schools.
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News & IdeasUp to 20,000 free school tickets to see Macbeth at Shakespeare’s Globe
The historic Shakespeare’s Globe in the heart of London is offering up to 20,000 complimentary school tickets to see Macbeth, with teacher Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events linking to the show also available.
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News & IdeasThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe tour kicks off with school discounts and resources available
The Leeds Playhouse production of C.S. Lewis’ classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has begun its UK and Ireland tour, with educational resources on offer to support school visits, as well as discounted tickets at all venues.