What's New? – Page 5
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FeaturesTeachers ‘scale new heights’ at The Outward Bound Trust
STO’s Finley Cannon visited The Outward Bound Trust in Aberdovey, Wales, to take part in an all-action teacher taster where they were immersed in a packed 24-hour experience.
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ColumnLove your local learning area
When is a local area visit ‘routine’ and when do I need approval? Angela Willerton explains what you need to know to make learning outside the classroom a regular part of your teaching.
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FeaturesTeacher talk: the “Ant & Dec” of school travel
Dave Cook and Craig Pryer of Tendring Technology College in Essex discuss their shared passion for helping young people to thrive outside the classroom.
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News & IdeasDiscover space exploration at new Science Museum gallery
Set to open in autumn, a new gallery at the Science Museum will display objects from the first space age and the future of space exploration.
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News & IdeasNatural History Museum workshops booking until December
Workshops, shows and tours for schools visiting the Natural History Museum offer opportunities for pupils to explore, discover and collaborate with each other and the museum’s collection.
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News & IdeasDfE guidance on faster border processing welcomed
Guidance from the Department for Education has been released to help schools take advantage of the new border clearance scheme at Dover for school trips.
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ColumnBuilding essential life skills through outdoor experiences
Dr John Allan, head of impact and breakthrough learning at PGL Beyond, discusses how adventure and travel can grow vital soft skills in young people.
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Case StudiesCase study: Developing skills in the great outdoors
Richard Godfrey, director of outdoor learning and experiential education at The Abbey School in Reading, discusses the personal and social benefits from a Year 8 residential with Lost Earth Adventures.
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EventSchool engagement programme to run alongside Dear England tour
The National Theatre’s year-long engagement programme will encourage pupils to share their hopes and aspirations for life 80 years from now.
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News & IdeasInitiative launched to encourage museum visits for KS2 pupils
Time Odyssey is a free experience which has been launched by charity Art Explora to introduce pupils to museum collections for the first time.
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School Travel AwardsGlynis Pattison on what it means to be a School Trip Champion
Glynis Pattison, school visits coordinator at Conyers School in Stockton-on-Tees, discusses being named School Trip Champion at the 2024 School Travel Awards and why she loves her job.
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News & IdeasImperial War Museums school bookings open for 2025/26 academic year
Schools can now book visits to IWM London, IWM Duxford and IWM North for the 2025/26 academic year, with learning sessions and self-guided visits available.
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News & IdeasWinners of Wicked writing competition announced
The winners were selected from more than 2,400 young writers who took part in the Be the Change writing competition, run by the National Literacy Trust in partnership with Wicked Active Learning.
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School Travel AwardsRory Bremner to present School Travel Awards 2025
Rory Bremner, widely regarded as Britain’s top impressionist, has been announced as the VIP guest presenter for this year’s School Travel Awards lunch and ceremony, taking place in London on Friday 21st November.
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News & IdeasV&A workshops teach pupils about inclusivity in design
Pupils can explore inclusive design principles through hands-on workshops, real-life stories and iconic inventions at the V&A Museum in South Kensington.
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News & IdeasFuture of Food exhibition explores the past, present and future of what we eat
A free exhibition at London’s Science Museum, aimed at ages seven and up, will examine the impact of unsustainable food systems and highlight those working on solutions for a healthier future.
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ColumnFree resources to support learning outside the classroom
Anne Hunt, CEO of the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom, explains how teachers and EVCs can enhance their outdoor learning with the charity’s latest online materials.
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News & IdeasSir Lenny Henry’s children’s book set for London stage adaptation
Comedy legend Sir Lenny Henry’s book about an ordinary boy who becomes an extraordinary hero, The Boy With Wings, has been adapted for the stage.
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SponsoredInspire the next generation of filmmakers
Whether your students are masters of maths, stars of art and design, or focused on film studies, they’ll see incredible real-world applications at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter.
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SponsoredCome face to face with nature on a school trip to Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo isn’t just a day out, it’s an opportunity to bring classroom learning to life in an immersive, hands-on environment with over 30,000 animals, world-class conservation efforts, and captivating exhibits.