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FeaturesPlanning a trip in 2020? Here’s some of the best places to visit with your class
We’ve compiled a selection of school trip ideas, detailing key events to inspire a day out, new museum workshops, subject-linked theatre performances and much more.
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News & IdeasDiscount travel for schools on board Thames Clippers boats
The River Thames boat service is offering a 10% discount to school groups visiting London attractions, with a bonus reduction for trips to the Tate Britain.
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News & IdeasWinchester Science Centre is set to undergo a huge transformation
Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium in Hampshire will relaunch its visitor experience in July 2020, meaning visiting schools can make use of its £1.1 million redevelopment plan named Inspiring Science for All .
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FeaturesInspiring pupils through history: Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Cafe’s new education programme aims to enlighten and inspire pupils through Hard Rock history.
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News & IdeasTV presenter Iain Stewart urges Geography teachers to become storytellers
The professor encouraged teachers to push the ‘wonder’ of the outdoors while speaking at a Field Studies Council (FSC) conference.
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FeaturesTrip ideas to commemorate 75 years since VE Day
With the 75th anniversary of ‘Victory in Europe Day’ in 2020, we look at memorable locations for pupils to visit as part of their World War Two history learning.
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News & IdeasScience and Industry Museum to open Special Exhibitions Gallery
The new space at the Manchester museum is due to open in October 2020, and its first exhibition will explore code-breaking and communications.
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News & IdeasNew lead for “inspiring” Everybody’s Talking About Jamie musical
The producers of the West End production have announced that Noah Thomas will make his professional debut as Jamie New in January 2020, with school rates available.
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News & IdeasPaultons Park will mark British Science Week with day of learning experiences
Science in the Park is taking place on Friday 6th March 2020, during British Science Week.
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FeaturesTop Tudor history trip locations
Take Tudor learning outside of the classroom with educational activities at these four exciting sites.
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News & IdeasSchool sleepovers among Science Museum’s plans for next year
London’s Science Museum will host a range of school-friendly events next year, coinciding with the opening of its huge gallery dedicated to medical history.
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Case StudiesCase Studies: Ideas for SEND pupils
Two schools have shared their experiences of trips for SEND pupils, one to Magdalen Farm, the other to UK Parliament.
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News & IdeasPupils to blast off on a ‘Mission to Mars’ at Aerospace Bristol
Aerospace Bristol has been awarded UK Space Agency funding to give visiting schools the opportunity of creating their own Mars rover vehicles.
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FeaturesWhat schools can look forward to at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
The award-winning attraction for schools has announced new and returning features for next year.
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News & IdeasWild Planet Trust’s sustainability workshops for Key Stages 1-5
Paignton Zoo and Living Coasts are running six new workshops for Key Stages 1-5.
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News & IdeasSome of the best Twitter reaction to the School Travel Awards
There was so much buzz on social media about the School Travel Awards ceremony on Friday 15th November. Here are some of our favourite tweets celebrating the teachers, attractions and providers recognised for their achievements.
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School Travel AwardsInspiring trips, teachers and attractions win big at School Travel Awards
The winners of the 2019/20 School Travel Awards were honoured at a celebratory ceremony held in Kensington, London.
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News & IdeasChild-friendly multimedia guides at Hever Castle
Schools visiting the castle in Kent will be able to explore the site’s past through the help of handy multimedia guides, exploring some of its key features.
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News & IdeasStudy confirms the profound impact of residential trips on students
Improved wellbeing, motivation and engagement are just some of the findings from the study, conducted by the University of Cumbria.
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News & IdeasNew report finds benefits in nature activities for pupils
A new report commissioned by The Wildlife Trusts has shown that Primary school children can improve their wellbeing by taking part in different nature-based activities.