What's New? – Page 89
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FeaturesLearning on the farm at Cotswold Farm Park
Cotswold Farm Park, owned by farmer and Countryfile presenter Adam Henson, offers school trips which get pupils into the outdoors learning about animals, farm life and food production. Here, School Travel Organiser finds out more.
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FeaturesEco Therapy and Earth Education at Ringsfield
Rachel Bailey spoke to Simon Paylor, the centre director at Ringsfield Eco Activity Centre, about outdoor learning.
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FeaturesLearning about Shakespeare, the Ian McKellen way
Here are a few trips for teachers who agree with Ian McKellen’s thoughts on Shakespeare only belonging on stage.
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News & IdeasThe British Museum: school exclusive visits for Sunken Cities
Exclusive schools-only mornings are now available at the British Museum’s Sunken Cities exhibition.
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News & IdeasStudy PE at the Sports Show
Students can try 35 different types of sports at the Sports Show, which will take place at the NEC in Birmingham on 25th and 26th June.
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FeaturesThe benefits of outdoor learning with Alex Staniforth
School Travel Organiser spoke to new YHA Ambassador Alex Staniforth about his experience of outdoor learning.
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FeaturesLearning in a museum, all the time
Students from Tyne and Wear recently swapped their usual classroom learning space for a museum for a whole term.
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News & IdeasOutdoor learning resources launched by Boots
Primary and Secondary school teachers can now take advantage of new outdoor learning resources launched by Boots.
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FeaturesUsing neophilia to make school trips more memorable
Sarah Holt took a workshop on neophilic adventures and narrative journeys at Derbyshire County Council’s Learning Outside the Classroom Conference, here’s what she learnt.
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News & IdeasKidZania teachers’ night attracts 300 teachers
KidZania London stayed open late on Wednesday night so teachers could take a look around the attraction and see what it offers in terms of school trips.
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FeaturesPupil review: my African adventure
16 year old student Sarah Duff gives her view on a ten-day trip she took to Kenya with school expedition company Africa Adventures.
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FeaturesItinerary idea: The Great Tournament at Carew Castle
STO finds out more about one of the many learning opportunities for schools at Carew Castle.
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FeaturesA Q&A with… Strawberry Hill House
Rachel Bailey speaks to learning manager Sally Stratton about the educational opportunities available at Strawberry Hill House in London.
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News & IdeasWrest Park launches new immersive experience for schools
Wrest Park has launched a new Roman-themed Discovery Visit aimed at Key Stage 2 pupils studying the Roman Empire.
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FeaturesCOGO Travel: five overseas trips for Business students
COGO Travel provides a number of opportunities for GCSE and A Level Business students in cities across the world.
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News & IdeasOne World Adventures launches conservation trips for schools
One World Adventures is a new tailor-made educational programme that provides conservation experience for students between 15 and 18.
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FeaturesHappy birthday John Muir
On the day that would have been adventurer John Muir’s birthday, School Travel Organiser takes a closer look at the John Muir Award and what it can mean for schools.
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News & IdeasCouncil for LOtC launches fundraising course
The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom is holding a course on 20th September that looks specifically at fundraising for LOtC.
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FeaturesItinerary idea: History and Citizenship at Warwick
Find out more about the Attack & Defence and Crime & Punishment itinerary at Warwick Castle.
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News & IdeasThe School Travel Awards: voting and nominations now open
Votes and nominations are now being taken for the inaugural School Travel Awards, which will recognise the best providers and practitioners in school travel.