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News & IdeasMarwell Zoo highlights schools offering with milestone visit
Conservation charity Marwell Wildlife has recently celebrated its one millionth student visit to its zoo in Hampshire, showcasing its educational benefits.
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News & IdeasChildren’s tale, The Worst Witch, to have stage debut
The Worst Witch, based on the popular children’s novel, will open in Northampton before embarking on a nationwide tour.
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Case StudiesFresh air and adventure: Studfold Walks and Trails
Counting rabbits, navigating a maze and building a den were all part of a day of fun, fresh air and adventure enjoyed by a group of pupils from North Yorkshire.
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News & IdeasPlan ahead for school visits to Parliament
The Houses of Parliament in London has revealed details of its short-notice booking opportunities for those who are looking to take their school in the new term.
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ColumnGetting involved in LOtC
He’s head of Scout Adventures, and the new chairman of the Learning Away Consortium. Asa Gurden tells us how he got involved and why the Brilliant Residentials campaign is so important.
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News & IdeasInspiring Learning grows its outdoor education portfolio
Education and adventure provider, Inspiring Learning, has invested in a new outdoor centre to increase the number of children it can provide for.
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FeaturesCelebrities recall their school trips memories
We asked a number of celebrities to tell us about their most memorable school trip experiences, from looking for toads, to Scottish adventures.
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News & IdeasLatest big name to partner with School Travel Awards
The established Queen Mary University of London has joined forces with this year’s School Travel Awards initiative.
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Case StudiesFrom city to farming first-hand: Lee Valley Park Farms
The pupils from Winton Primary School in King’s Cross visited Lee Valley Park Farms to meet the animals and learn about how milk is made during a Field to Fridge guided tour.
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News & IdeasKidZania teams up with Nintendo Labo for new play-based creative fun workshops
The interactive indoor city ‘run by kids’ has teamed up with Nintendo to launch a new play-based educational activity using the Japanese company’s Labo platform.
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Features10 school trip ideas: Religious Education
Taking your pupils outside of the classroom in order to visit a religious building – or simply a school trip with a religious focus - can definitely enhance subsequent RE lessons.
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News & IdeasExtra 350,000 tickets for updated School of Rock The Musical released
Another 350,000 tickets have gone on sale for the runaway hit kids’ show School of Rock The Musical.
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News & IdeasScience Museum to host educational exhibition about the Sun
The new display, due to open in October, will invite pupils to learn about the power of the Sun and its role in the solar system.
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News & IdeasChester Zoo to offer free visits to hundreds of schools
Chester Zoo will provide free entry to 35,000 school children later this year, as part of a campaign to inspire a new wave of conservationists.
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News & IdeasTudor days and history events revealed for Kentwell Hall
The stately home in Sudbury has announced a host of educational days in the new school year including a history re-creation and Tudor-specific events.
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Features6 school adventures inspired by the World Cup
With the World Cup increasing the younger generation’s interest in the sport, we look at a selection of football related school trips.
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FeaturesBooking a stress-free school tour
Darren Davies, educational tours specialist from tour operator Travel Places, tells us his top tips for the initial booking process of an educational tour.
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News & IdeasGiant floor piano among new features at The Beatles Story
Several new features are now on offer for school visits to the Liverpool attraction, the world’s largest permanent exhibition devoted to the story of The Beatles.
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InterviewTeacher Talk: Mission possible
Jonathan Whitwell joined Moorside Primary School in Lancaster five years ago as deputy headteacher and Year 6 teacher.
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InterviewTeacher Talk: Proud connections
With just under 200 pupils and founded by the family of Florence Nightingale, who donated the land and money for it to be built in 1875, Wellow Primary School has a fascinating history.