What's New? – Page 8
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News & IdeasSchool-friendly tour of An Inspector Calls announced
A new tour of An Inspector Calls will be coming to a theatre near your school, following a sold-out run in 2022.
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News & IdeasBristol pupils enjoy a week of adventure in Snowdonia
South West-based coach company, Bakers Dolphin took the party of 48 students, aged between 13 and 15, from three different city schools for a five-day Outward Bound experience in Aberdovey.
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News & IdeasAcademy pupils celebrate reaching Science Museum milestone
Students from UCL Academy in London became the one millionth visitor of the Science Museum’s Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery.
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News & IdeasWin a Disney Cruise Line trip for you, your class and their families
Broadcaster Roman Kemp has teamed up with Disney Cruise Line to launch ‘The Ultimate School Trip’ competition.
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News & IdeasSchools have more time to book Matilda tickets
The West End’s Matilda The Musical is now booking until May 2025, with school groups of ten or more receiving a discounted rate on tickets to selected performances.
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News & IdeasNational Educational Visits Conference promises an ‘inspiring day’
EVCs and school/curriculum leaders can book their place to attend the National Educational Visits Conference which takes place in London on 13th June, organised by EVOLVE Advice.
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FeaturesWhat to consider when organising a school ski trip
Phil Brown from the National Schools Snowsports Association on what schools should think about when organising a trip on the slopes.
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News & IdeasGrant to help schoolchildren get outdoors tops £1 million
The Ernest Cook Trust’s Outdoor Essentials Grant has now given out more than £1 million to thousands of pupils since it was set up.
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InterviewDeputy head’s advice on how to keep costs of school trips down
Chris Wilson, deputy headteacher of Hammersmith Academy and educational visits coordinator, talks to us about how they get the best value for school trips.
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News & IdeasLondon Zoo exhibit houses some of the world’s weirdest creatures
Pupils will be able to get up-close to a range of different species in London Zoo’s new exhibit the Secret Life of Reptiles and Amphibians.
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School Travel AwardsTennis and Strictly star Annabel Croft to host the School Travel Awards
Former British No.1 tennis champion Annabel Croft will host the School Travel Awards ceremony on Friday 29th November at London’s Royal Lancaster Hotel.
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News & IdeasPaddington Bear Experience school tickets on sale
School groups are invited to step into Paddington’s world for an immersive experience at London’s County Hall from May.
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News & IdeasExclusive schools offer for LEGOLAND Adventure Golf
School groups can benefit from an exclusive offer at the world’s first LEGO® themed indoor golf experience at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort.
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FeaturesDiscover Shakespeare away from the classroom with these top visits
To celebrate Shakespeare Week, here are some top activities and attractions for schools to celebrate the life of the playwright all-year-round.
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Features6 unusual places that offer school sleepovers
Spend the night with your class in these amazing spaces to give pupils an experience they will never forget.
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FeaturesLIVE! conferences inspire pupils at Disneyland Paris
Harry Rogers reports back from an educational visit like no other, where more than 1,300 pupils arrived at Disneyland Paris to have fun, boost creativity and find ideas.
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ColumnHow to prevent incidents and manage emergencies on visits
Jake Wiid from EVOLVE Advice explains how to be ready for when something unexpected happens on a school trip.
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News & IdeasThe Boy at the Back of the Class theatre tour and resources
The Boy at the Back of the Class, which is touring UK theatres until June, has been described as ‘exactly the kind of story we need to be sharing with younger audiences’.
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News & IdeasFree schools programme for the 2024 Hay Festival
The programme brings together writers and young readers for a series of inspiring interactive activities and conversations in person and online.
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FeaturesThe benefits of banning phones from school trips
Teachers have shared the positive impact that a ‘technology-free’ residential had on their pupils at Land & Wave in Dorset.