What's New? – Page 57
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News & IdeasYHA Swanage made more accessible for all abilities
The result of a £1.5 million refurbishment has been unveiled at YHA Swanage in the South West, improving facilities for school groups including disabled access.
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FeaturesOpenings to look forward to in the new school year
We take a look at new school workshops, launches and trips to get you in the planning mood for September.
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Features8 school trip ideas: Business Studies
School trips to provide inspiration for tomorrow’s young entrepreneurs.
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News & IdeasSchool friendly shows at Anvil Arts announced
Anvil Arts which runs three theatre spaces in Basingstoke will be hosting a wide range of shows this autumn and winter that are suitable for schools.
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News & IdeasOutward Bound Trust highlights generous funding offering
The Outward Bound Trust has revealed that in 2017, 80% of its educational participants were given funding in order to help them pay for their trip.
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FeaturesSTO accompanies Primary school to The London Bridge Experience
STO’s Laura Sexton reviews Blue Bell Hill Primary School’s trip to the London Bridge Experience & London Tombs.
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News & IdeasEducation programme confirmed for Yorkshire Sculpture International
The first Yorkshire Sculpture International will take place in September 2019 with a supporting education programme.
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Case StudiesClose to nature: Circle of Life Rediscovery
Circle of Life Rediscovery camps offered the opportunity for participants from Tiffins School in London to camp overnight in a woodland away from home, for some it was the first time.
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FeaturesSchool trips to make the most of the weather
We round up school trip ideas to enjoy the summer term and beautiful weather, both in the UK and abroad.
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InterviewTeacher Talk: The key to confidence
Barry Cook, Year 5 teacher and PE and outdoor learning lead at Buckland Primary, talks to STO about the importance of teaching kids outside of the classroom.
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News & IdeasRock UK opens the doors to its newest centre
Rock UK’s Summit Centre has welcomed the first residential group to its redeveloped activity centre in the South Wales valleys.
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News & IdeasChessington launches new zoo trail for schools
Chessington World of Adventures in Surrey has revealed its latest resource, which takes pupils on an exploration trail around the attraction.
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News & IdeasEden Project expeditions available with NST
Teachers considering a school trip to the Eden Project in Cornwall might like to book with school travel provider NST, which runs special tribe and rainforest themed workshops.
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Features8 fun days out for Key Stage 1 and 2
We round up some day trip attractions that are guaranteed to give your students a fun day out.
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News & IdeasFree Secondary schools event and new exhibition at Bristol Museums
Secondary schools are invited to a free event at Bristol’s M Shed to mark the centenary of the Representation of the People Act, which gave women the vote.
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FeaturesHolland football tour is school's biggest overseas trip
Manny Botwe, Headteacher of Tytherington School on the school’s biggest ever overseas trip.
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News & IdeasSpun Candy workshops support History, Food Tech and Science
Key Stage 2 to 5 school groups can learn all about the History and Science behind confectionery making in the purpose built kitchen of Spun Candy, in central London.
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News & IdeasKey Stage 1 and 2 learning supported at Miniature Pony Centre
The Miniature Pony Centre in Devon has a schools programme suitable for Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils.
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News & IdeasCaving experience added to Wookey Hole educational programme
Wild Wookey is a new physical adventure experience, suitable for school groups at Wookey Hole Caves.
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FeaturesCelebrate how the body works
Liz Smallman, head of learning at Eureka! The National Children’s Museum, introduces the attraction’s new curriculum-focused All About Me Gallery, highlighting the social and enrichment opportunities it can offer to school groups.