What's New? – Page 8
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Features
8 World War Two visits in England that bring the subject to life
From large museums housing thousands of World War Two artefacts to historical sites that played a huge role in the conflict, here are eight visits to help teach one of the most significant periods of British history.
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Interview
Teacher talk: keeping people informed every step of the way
We caught up with Joe Hughes, EVC at Eaton Square Senior School in central London, to hear about the challenges of organising a trip in the city and what the first steps should be after that initial idea.
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News & Ideas
Festival Toutatis zone at Parc Astérix includes record-breaking ride
Festival Toutatis at Parc Astérix, near Paris in France, has opened to students, dedicated to the God of the Gauls and encompassing a new ride with accelerations up to 110km/h.
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Case Studies
Case Study: creating friendships on a residential with The Garden Classroom
The Garden Classroom shares how they brought together children from north east London for their Winter Residentials.
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Column
How to get the most out of school visits to museums and galleries
Matilda Miles, from the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom, explores what’s on offer at some of our museums and galleries, and how they can provide an engaging and inspiring environment.
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News & Ideas
Free school trails highlight Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park’s key sites
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is encouraging schools to use its space for educational visits through free worksheets and lesson plans to help pupils explore the site.
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News & Ideas
Hay Festival unveils free programme for schools
Highlights of the Hay Festival programme for 2023 include a talk from adventurer and TV presenter Bear Grylls as well as children’s author Pamela Butchart.
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Features
Teachers immersed in real-life scenarios for training experience
We report back from an educational visit training experience like no other, where teachers and EVCs explain to School Travel Organiser the benefits of cooperative planning when it comes to school trips.
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Features
How to use the STAGED approach when planning educational visits
When planning a visit and undertaking a risk assessment, teachers and EVCs can use STAGED to guide the thinking process. So, what does it mean and how can it help?
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News & Ideas
Schools & Academies Show: bringing leaders together
The Schools & Academies Show returns to the ExCeL Centre, London on 17th May 2023, bringing together school and academy leaders to connect, spark new ideas and discuss the biggest challenges and emerging trends.
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News & Ideas
Commitment to make school travel between the UK and France easier
Both countries have said they’ll look at removing some of the barriers that have arisen since the UK left the EU which have caused issues for school groups.
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Features
Ski trips: help choosing where to go and what to consider
SkiBound’s Deborah Carden answers some of the most common questions from teachers planning a ski trip for their pupils.
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News & Ideas
Skern Lodge to continue offering stammer support on specialist residentials
Outdoor education centre, Skern Lodge in north Devon is celebrating its 25th anniversary of helping to support pupils who stammer, through learning outside the classroom.
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News & Ideas
Haunting Woman in Black tour to feature post-show Q&As for school groups
Students will be able to see Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black at their local theatre, with discounted school tickets and post-show Q&As on offer.
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News & Ideas
Free school visits available at Waddesdon Manor
Schools are being invited to apply for their pupils to enjoy a free day trip to Waddesdon Manor - the former home of the Rothschild family.
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Features
Coming together to celebrate learning outside the classroom
What were the takeaways from the 2023 Council for Learning Outside the Classroom conference at the West Midlands Safari Park?
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Features
Bring the Victorian age alive with these historical visits
Take your students on a trip back in time to the Victorian period with some of these outings, ranging from top museums to historic venues.
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News & Ideas
Manchester Museum welcomes back schools with Ancient Egypt display
Manchester Museum has reopened its doors following a three-year, £15 million transformation project, with its debut display highlighting Ancient Egypt in all its glory.
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Video
The Wild Escape aims to get thousands of schools visiting museums
The Wild Escape, inspired by the new Sir David Attenborough BBC series Wild Isles, aims to get thousands of children to visit museums and highlight the threat to our natural environment.
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Features
Top tips on getting great value for money from your school trips
Practical advice on how you can make a school trip affordable and inclusive without sacrificing quality, educational value or fun.