What's New? – Page 35
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FeaturesNew STO website: what people think and how it can help you
Teachers and school trip providers have been letting us know what they think about the new STO website. Here we share their comments and explain what it can do for you.
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News & IdeasSchool Travel Awards 2019/20: voting, nominations and entries now open
We want to hear who, what and where is best for educational visits, if you know a ‘School Trip Champion’, and whether your trips could win £1,500 for your school.
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News & IdeasCLOtC launches next round of free school trips to be won
The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC) has released a further five school trips to be won as part of its 10th anniversary programme.
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News & IdeasMarwell Zoo announces arrival of endangered okapi calf
Marwell Zoo in Winchester has welcomed a rare okapi calf into the world, offering visiting pupils the chance to witness the uncommon animal in captivity alongside its other attractions for school trips.
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News & IdeasTV historian Dan Snow will host The British Academy's Schools Day
The British Academy’s annual free Summer Showcase Schools Day in June will feature 15 interactive exhibits alongside pop-up talks, workshops and performances.
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News & IdeasTime-saver: How the new School Travel Organiser website can help you plan brilliant school trips
We understand time is precious for busy teachers trying to juggle hectic schedules, so we have transformed our website with that in mind. Find out how it can help you plan school trips.
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FeaturesExciting Science: London Museum of Water & Steam
Take your pupils to learn about the water cycle at the London Museum of Water & Steam.
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FeaturesLife-saving skills: Safety Central in Cheshire
Teach children how to be safety aware at Safety Central in Cheshire.
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ColumnSharon Hodgson MP talks about access to the arts away from the classroom
Sharon Hodgson, Labour MP and chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Art, Craft & Design in Education and access to arts and culture outside the classroom.
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FeaturesFuelling interest: Top ideas for STEM linked trips
A round up of some of the best school trips linked to Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).
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FeaturesReligion outside the classroom: Jewish Museum, London
The Jewish Museum in London can teach GCSE students about religion.
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News & IdeasMore trips on offer as Rayburn Tours buys Sports Tours
School travel operator Rayburn Tours has bought Essex-based Sports Tours Ltd, expanding travel opportunities for young people and school groups.
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Case StudiesAll aboard the learning express: Kirklees Light Railway
Teacher Helen Ford from St Aidan’s Academy, Skelmanthorpe, reports back about a terrific trip with her class in Yorkshire.
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News & IdeasParc Astérix marks 30th anniversary with new openings
The French theme park is celebrating three decades since opening by launching a new attraction.
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News & IdeasActivity Passport deemed a success after thousands of downloads
The Department for Education’s (DfE) Activity Passport has reportedly been downloaded 42,000 times since its launch four months ago.
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News & IdeasFree school festival at National Memorial Arboretum will focus on World War Two
The National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire has announced its Remember Together Youth Festival for KS3 and KS4 students, which will focus on World War Two.
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News & IdeasNew rides and accommodation at PortAventura World in Spain
The theme park, located in Catalonia, Spain has a number of new attractions for its 2019 season including a Sesame Street® inspired ride.
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FeaturesKingswood team leader on how residentials can help the Primary-Secondary transition
David Czerwinski, schools programmes team leader at outdoor residential and activity provider, Kingswood on how to ease the pressure with residentials.
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FeaturesTop 5 gardens for school groups to visit
With April being National Garden Month, we’ve looked at some of the best gardens in the UK for school trips, focussing on inspiration for pupils away from the classroom.
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News & IdeasWest End to welcome Adrian Mole musical
The musical, based on the children’s novel The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole aged 13¾, will transfer to The Ambassadors Theatre this summer.