What's New? – Page 43
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News & IdeasNew study reveals the positive impacts of outdoor learning
A new study released by Swansea University has revealed how just one hour of outdoor learning a week can have huge benefits for both children and teachers.
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SponsoredAction-packed adventures guaranteed with Essex Outdoors
Essex Outdoors prides itself on making sure that all its school groups have amazing experiences and develop life-long memories whilst staying at its centres.
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News & IdeasWork starts on new Clore Learning Centre at the Roman Baths
Victorian buildings near the site of the Roman Baths will undergo a major regeneration over the next year to be transformed into a Clore Learning Centre for the Roman Baths and a World Heritage Centre for the city.
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News & IdeasNature Friendly Schools project invites teachers to register interest in taking part
Schools are being invited to register their interest in the Nature Friendly Schools project which aims to bring thousands of children closer to nature.
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News & Ideas‘Let’s Learn Moor’ event continues to provide outdoor experiences for pupils
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation’s (BASC) ‘Let’s Learn Moor’ event, saw seven moorland locations transformed into countryside classrooms for over 1,400 school children.
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News & IdeasSchoolchildren win Go Ape prizes for getting creative with adventures
Gledhow Primary School staff and classmates at the presentation of Rory’s prize for Go Ape’s Let’s Get Creative competition.
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News & IdeasNew education package at Winchester Science Centre turns children into heart heroes
Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium has launched a new interactive biology workshop about the heart and how to keep it healthy.
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News & IdeasCouncil for Learning Outside the Classroom’s latest prizes to mark its 10th year
Four learning outside the classroom experiences are up for grabs in the latest round of prizes to celebrate the charity’s anniversary.
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News & IdeasEnglefield Estate transformed into outdoor classroom for thousands of Berkshire children
The estate once again opened its gates to 3,000 Primary school children from more than 50 local schools for the annual Countryside Days for Schools.
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News & IdeasMore choice for school trips as Next Generation Travel acquires Galina Tours
The move means that Chester-based Galina International Study Tours will be able to offer flights for the first time as part of its school trip packages.
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News & IdeasNew Commonwealth War Graves visitor centre to give schools a “fascinating insight”
School groups are being encouraged to visit the new Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Visitor Centre which has opened in the battlefields of Northern France.
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News & IdeasTall Stories announces The Snail and the Whale in the West End
The storytelling charity Tall Stories, will present The Snail and the Whale in the West End at the end of the year, with school discounts available.
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News & IdeasWinners of the Wicked Young Writer Awards 2019 are announced
The winners of this year’s Wicked Young Writer Awards have been revealed after pupils from around the country sent their entries in to be judged by a panel of experts.
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News & IdeasDrusillas Park installs ‘Buddy Bench’ for children to make new friends
Drusillas Park in Alfriston, East Sussex has added a ‘Buddy Bench’ for pupils who want to make new friends on their trip to the zoo.
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News & IdeasNew Crystal Maze Live Experience packages now available for schools
School pupils are now able to take part in The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience, putting their mental and physical skills to the test.
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News & IdeasKidZania London announces action-packed 2019/20 programme
KidZania London - the indoor city run by kids at Westfield London, Shepherd’s Bush - has released details of its new schools programme including a special series of events.
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News & IdeasLiberty X’s Michelle Heaton comments on the importance of LOtC
Former popstar Michelle Heaton has highlighted the importance of learning outside the classoom (LOtC) on a recent charity visit to a children’s Science class in Harpenden.
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News & IdeasImpact of “progressive” school trips highlighted at EVC conference
Progressive and multiple trips have the biggest effect on children’s learning and development, charity leader Anita Kerwin-Nye told educational visit coordinators at the event.
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News & IdeasBeasts of London immersive experience now open to schools in London
The museum of London has revealed Beasts of London, a new immersive, digital experience that will ‘take you and your pupils on a journey through the capital’s past.’
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News & IdeasSchool tickets now on sale for Prince of Egypt in the West End
DreamWorks Animations’ The Prince Of Egypt has been adapted for the stage, with schools benefitting from discounted rates and educational themes.