What's New? – Page 80
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FeaturesTwycroos Zoo CEO on the importance of LOtC
School Travel Organiser speaks to Dr Sharon Redrobe from Twycross Zoo about the importance of learning outside the classroom.
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News & IdeasNew Local History workshops at M Shed
The learning team at M Shed in Bristol has developed a number of new Local History workshops and resources.
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FeaturesDeveloping cultural awareness with the Responsible Safari Company
One of the main reasons learning outside the classroom is seen as so beneficial to student learning is not always for the curriculum-related benefits but for the life skills it can help develop.
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News & IdeasNational Justice Museum launch to be rescheduled
The launch of the National Justice Museum which was planned for February has now been postponed until later in the year.
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FeaturesMaths and Science workshops at the Royal Albert Hall
A trip to the Royal Albert Hall provides schools with a host of activities and workshops that link to the National Curriculum.
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News & IdeasChelsea Physic Garden opens booking for 2017/18
Educational visits to Chelsea Physic Garden from September 2017 onwards are now available for booking.
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News & IdeasSummer term visiting dates announced for Parliamentary Education Centre
Teachers can book a summer term visit to the Parliamentary Education Centre in London from 13th January.
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FeaturesD&T, History and Food Tech at Grasmere Gingerbread
School travel organiser reveals why a visit to the village of Grasmere in Cumbria is not to be missed.
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FeaturesItinerary idea: Quex Activity Centre
Here's how Key Stage 2 to 4 pupils can spend a day at Quex Activity Centre in Kent.
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News & IdeasBlackgang Chine to open new Underwater Kingdom in 2017
A new theme world is expected to open at Blackgang Chine amusement park next Easter called Underwater Kingdom.
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Features10 of the most popular news stories of 2016
We’ve done the maths – these are the most-read news stories from the School Travel Organiser website in 2016. Counting down from ten…
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FeaturesCase Study: Primary school explores Law at the University of Bolton
Pupils from Moorgate Primary School in Bolton recently took part in a new educational workshop with the National Centre for Citizenship and Law (NCCL).
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News & IdeasNew workshops mark Science Week at Chessington World of Adventures Resort
To celebrate Science Week, Chessington World of Adventures Resort will be providing special workshops for children.
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FeaturesScience, Geography, Art and Music at Birmingham Botanical Gardens
STO finds out what’s on offer for schools at Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
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FeaturesGreen-fingered learning at RHS Garden Harlow Carr
RHS Garden Harlow Carr in Yorkshire is one of four RHS gardens. All offer educational workshops for schools which are led by educational officers and are designed to stimulate and capture students’ curiosity about nature and gardening and get them involved in practical horticulture, Art and Science.
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News & IdeasHome front learning sessions available in Portsmouth
The Portsmouth Museum will run home front-related workshops for Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils next March.
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News & IdeasEssex Outdoors receives £2m investment for education
Essex Outdoors has been awarded a £2million investment to improve the educational facilities across its visitor centres.
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News & IdeasArt workshops available at Neon School
Neon School in Brighton is an art studio that builds neon lighting, and workshops are available there for students.
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News & IdeasBlue Reef aquarium in Tynemouth introduces new educational tour
The Blue Reef aquarium in Tynemouth has expanded its educational offering with a new Eco Tour for 2017.
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News & IdeasSpring opening for Kent Mining Museum
A new museum, which will share and celebrate the history of mining in Kent, will open in late spring 2017.