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News & IdeasSchool of Rock: School rates and education packs available
Teachers planning a school trip to the West End this year can benefit from special rates and discounts for School of Rock The Musical.
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News & IdeasSchool Travel Awards return for a bumper year
The School Travel Awards 2018/19 initiative will culminate in a ceremony at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington.
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Case StudiesOpera in a Day: The Red House
Create an ‘Opera in a Day’ was the task for 22 Year 3 and Year 4 students from Southwold Primary School when they visited The Red House in Aldeburgh, the home of the world-famous composer, Benjamin Britten.
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News & IdeasLearning centre and zoo ‘walkshops’ new for Chessington
Chessington World of Adventures Resort in Surrey will open a new Wild Learning Centre this year, where pupils can experience hands-on activities supporting the national curriculum.
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News & IdeasSchools and providers urged to comment on activities licensing
The Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) is being reviewed this month and schools, as well as activity providers, are being asked to respond by 9th March to ensure their views are considered.
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News & IdeasWonderlab to be opened at National Railway Museum
The National Railway Museum in York has revealed its plans to ignite young minds through the creation of an interactive engineering gallery called Wonderlab.
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FeaturesWorld Book Day series: Q&A with Abi Elphinstone
To continue the run up to World Book Day, we speak to author Abi Elphinstone about her experiences as a children’s author and her memories of school travel.
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News & IdeasScience Museum reveals details of Medical Careers Day
The Science Museum in London will be inviting schools to take part in a full day of activities linking to the medical profession this May.
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News & IdeasYHA pledges more support for young people from deprived areas
Youth charity YHA (England and Wales) has announced a new support programme targeted at children who live in deprived areas.
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News & IdeasStudy reveals why camping is effective for LOtC
A recent study has reported four out of five parents believe camping has a positive effect on their children’s education, with 59% agreeing it should be added to the national curriculum.
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FeaturesTop ten places inspired by Literature
With World Book Day edging closer, we suggest some school trip ideas to get pupils enthusiastic about reading and writing.
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News & IdeasLongleat’s Predators exhibition suitable for all Key Stages
This year, Longleat in Wiltshire will be hosting a display of animatronic predators, including sharks, crocodiles and bears, which can be used to support the Science curriculum.
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InterviewTeacher Talk: Broaden their horizons
Charlotte McNeela, who was a finalist for last year’s School Trip Champion Award, talks about why education outside the classroom helps with every aspect of education and development.
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FeaturesEvidence revealed on the impact of residential trips
The results of a six-year research study into the impact of school residentials were unveiled at an event at the National Geographical Society in London. STO was there to hear all about it.
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Features10 school trip ideas: geography trips
Ten Geography-themed trips engaging pupils with their environment.
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FeaturesFive types of trips to support pupils’ mental health
We round up a selection of trips which can instil happiness and teach children about wellbeing, supporting others and mental health.
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News & IdeasTerracotta Warriors exhibition offers a school trip “to remember”
School groups are invited to explore one of the world’s most astonishing historical discoveries.
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Case StudiesMaking a splash: UKSA
Making a splash - in some cases for the very first time - resulted in a group of Grimsby students returning to the classroom brimming with new-found confidence.
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News & IdeasPromoting a Brand: Sacrewell
From meeting rare breed farm animals to feeding goats and seeing heritage farm buildings, Sacrewell provides opportunities for learners to discover the countryside in a hands-on fashion.
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News & IdeasPlastics, rainforests and climate change sessions at ZSL London Zoo
ZSL London Zoo has plenty of workshops linking to saving the environment, different climates and the rainforest for this year.