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News & IdeasTate Britain exhibition features over half of London’s primary schools
Steve McQueen’s Year 3: A Portrait of London is a mass portrait of London’s youth that’s going on display this month.
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News & IdeasSchool children ‘take over’ Chester Zoo to talk conservation
Chester Zoo in Cheshire hosted a day of public talks led by young conservationists from schools around the country.
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InterviewInterview: Jacqui O’Hanlon, the Royal Shakespeare Company’s director of education on ‘cultural capital’
Jacqui O’Hanlon, the director of education at the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and the chair of the Cultural Learning Alliance on lack of cultural capital among children and why live theatre is more important than ever.
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ColumnRecognising champion schools and champion teachers
Kim Somerville, chief executive officer of CLOtC, on how you can embed learning outside the classroom across your whole school using an awards framework that gets your school the recognition it deserves.
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FeaturesWhat an Educational Visits Co-ordinator should know
Teacher John Dabell shares his thoughts on why every school should appoint an Educational Visits Coordinator (EVC) and what their role is.
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News & IdeasLegacy fund allows YHA to equip its hostels with new board games
Youth hostel guests can get some digital downtime during their stay with a new selection of board games.
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News & IdeasBristol’s We The Curious introduces Mars-focused workshops
Bristol’s science and arts centre, We The Curious, provides Key Stage 3 and 4 students with a fascinating insight into the work of NASA’s scientists.
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News & IdeasMajor Tutankhamun exhibition featuring ancient artefacts to open in London
A new exhibition, Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh, will open at the Saatchi Gallery in London on 2nd November, offering pupils a first-hand look into the life of the once great ruler of Egypt.
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Features“Get children outside to make them curious and creative”, urges Springwatch presenter Kate Humble
Presenter, writer and naturalist Kate Humble has spoken about the importance of getting kids outdoors on school trips.
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Case StudiesCase Study: Learning life lessons on Duke of Edinburgh expedition
George Peters, outdoor education and Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) coordinator at Bohunt School Wokingham reports back on the Bronze expedition.
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News & IdeasMilton Keynes Theatre reveals new Creative Learning Sessions
The theatre in Buckinghamshire will offer Creative Learning Packages including a backstage tour of the venue, production or skill related workshops, plus tickets to a performance.
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News & IdeasSchool rates available for Witness for the Prosecution extension
Lucy Bailey’s adaptation of Agatha Christie’s classic tale will now run at London’s County Hall until September 2020, with schools benefiting from discounted rates.
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News & IdeasCountdown to the 2019 School Travel Awards ceremony
There’s still time to get tickets for the annual School Travel Awards lunch and ceremony which celebrates the best across learning outside the classroom on 15th November.
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News & IdeasCLOtC to host CPD events to inspire teachers with outdoor learning
The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC) is running two CPD events in 2020 to encourage teachers to spend more time with their class away from the desks.
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News & IdeasOpening date revealed for The Silverstone Experience
The much-awaited Silverstone Experience will open on 25th October with school packages available.
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News & IdeasEvery school child should “spend a night under the stars”
An independent review has suggested that all school children should get the opportunity to sleep under the stars in an “idyllic landscape”.
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InterviewInterview: Alan Hinkes OBE on the huge positives that come with outdoor learning
STO’s Harry Rogers speaks to mountaineer Alan Hinkes OBE about his work with the YHA and how taking children away from the classroom can have such a positive impact on their wellbeing.
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News & IdeasThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’s school rates at the Bridge Theatre
School rates are available for the special festive performance of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at London’s Bridge Theatre.
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FeaturesGreat school trip ideas linked to ICT & computing
To celebrate Computer Learning Month, we’ve gathered up five brilliant trips for the whole class linked to the subject, perfect for a fun-filled and educational day.
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News & IdeasSchool packages at the UK’s first inland surfing lake
Workshops, surf lessons and activities are now available to book at The Wave attraction soon opening in Bristol.