What's New? – Page 59
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FeaturesMaking the most of your school trip
Jamie Walls, Product Development Manager of Youth Hostel Association (YHA) shares with us his top tips for getting the most out of your next school trip.
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News & IdeasExams put outdoor learning at risk, says Project Dirt
A new report by Project Dirt has revealed that outdoor learning is being cut back due to the pressures of testing and academic studies.
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News & IdeasMore school visits expected at refurbished Manchester Museum
Manchester Museum, part of The University of Manchester, has received a grant for a major expansion project which expects to see thousands more school pupils visit each year.
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News & IdeasMini Beasts, Nature and Trees: Bowood House and Gardens
Bowood House and Gardens, set within 2,000 acres of Grade I listed ‘Capability’ Brown parkland, has devised a selection of specially-themed tours for pupils.
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FeaturesTrips to celebrate World Ocean Day for Schools
We take a look at some ocean-inspired trips to tie in with a new initiative, World Ocean Day for Schools, which aims to engage the younger generation in conversations about the world’s oceans.
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News & IdeasSchool playtime expert urges teachers to look beyond classroom
Last Thursday was Outdoor Classroom Day, which saw more than 1.7 million children playing and learning outdoors worldwide.
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InterviewTeacher Talk: A driving force for LOtC
After leaving university Mary Driver initially went to the William Ransom School for two weeks as a supply teacher - and has now been there for 36 years.
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News & IdeasRainforests: Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre
Boost your student’s learning at Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre, where a dedicated education team can lead your class in a curriculum-focused workshop or talk.
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News & IdeasKidZania launches events to tie in with Year of Engineering
KidZania London has teamed up with the Government’s Year of Engineering campaign, to launch a programme of exciting events and activities designed to inspire a new generation of innovators, inventors and problem solvers.
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News & IdeasNew World Cultures sessions for Horniman Museum
The Horniman Museum and Gardens in South London has announced a revamp of its World Cultures learning sessions.
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FeaturesTeaching Computer Science outside the classroom
We look at ways to engage students in the world of computing through school trips, from computing museums to theme parks.
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News & IdeasScience Museum introduces new educational session
The museum in London has recently introduced a new school session to its educational programme which ties in with Science and Engineering.
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News & IdeasTeachers invited to special event at Warner Bros. Studios
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter in Watford will be opening its doors to teachers for one night this June to celebrate its education programme.
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Features5 reasons to get involved with this year’s School Travel Awards
There’s still time to nominate, enter and vote in the School Travel Awards 2018/19; here are just a few reasons you should get involved.
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News & IdeasNominate your School Trip Champion now
If you know someone who goes out of their way to organise fantastic school trips and learning outside the classroom experiences, then nominate them now for this year’s School Trip Champion.
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News & IdeasEnter the ‘My Best School Trip’ Award now to win £1,500
We hear from two previous recipients of the award, teachers Ian Wood and Beth McKenzie, about the effects of winning and why you too should get involved.
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News & IdeasHome Front Object Handling: Newhaven Fort
Newhaven Fort is the last of a long series of defences dating back to the Iron Age and built on the cliffs overlooking Seaford bay.
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Features10 of the best: London attractions to visit with your school
A look at what’s on offer at the capital’s ten top visitor attractions.
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News & IdeasTeacher workshops to coincide with BFG exhibition
Taking place this July at The Bowes Museum in County Durham will be an interactive course for teachers, accompanying The BFG in Pictures exhibition.
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FeaturesQ&A with Circle of Life Rediscovery
We talk to Marina Robb, director of educational organisation at Circle of Life Rediscovery, who says that outdoor learning provides life changing experiences.