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A spotlight on the School Trip Champion 2024 finalists

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Free school visit scheme launched at top attractions in Bath

Students work on a computer at the National Videogame Museum

New workshop at Videogame Museum gives glimpse into CERN

  • A spotlight on the School Trip Champion 2024 finalists

  • Free school visit scheme launched at top attractions in Bath

  • New workshop at Videogame Museum gives glimpse into CERN

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St Albans School pupils on a visit to Futuroscope in France

The Loire Valley: creating memories and cultural experiences

We hear from Cécile Coudert, French teacher at St Albans School in Hertfordshire, and her pupils about what happened on their trip to the Loire Valley in France.

Acrobats perform on bars as part of Cirque du Soleil's performance of Corteo

Cirque du Soleil launches show and school resources

Cirque du Soleil has launched a resource guide aimed at introducing school pupils to its Corteo show, through hands-on activities and a live performance.

The new forecourt outside the National Portrait Gallery, London.

National Portrait Gallery exhibition brings legends to life

Schools visiting the National Portrait Gallery will be able to see over 100 famous faces, including Oasis star, Noel Gallagher.

Two children taking part in PGL Thrive

PGL’s Thrive programme addresses mental health and wellbeing

School activity residential provider PGL has launched a programme which gives pupils the tools and techniques to improve their wellbeing and manage their mental health away from electronic devices.

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LEGOLAND: fun is at the heart of our workshops

James Chapman at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort talks about learning through play and making school visits as memorable and easy as possible. 

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Outdoor centre set to be transformed for year-round use

There are plans to transform a popular outdoor learning centre in Hampshire making it more available year-round. 

National Videogame Museum

8 school-friendly museums to make learning fun

We’ve rounded up some of the UK’s best museums for school visits which are sure to encourage pupils to learn new passions.

Pupils from King Edward's School Witley enjoy a visit to Futuroscope

Teacher on the benefits of a cultural visit to Futuroscope

Julie Hinton from King Edward’s School Witley describes how her pupils reaped the rewards of a visit to Futuroscope in western France.

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New education secretary recognises importance of school trips

The Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, has spoken about the value of school visits, exchange programmes and international partnerships.

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School’s bucket list trip to Washington D.C.

History teacher Helen Robinson on why the memories from their jam-packed trip to America will last a long time.

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Explore France’s historic links to science in new exhibition

Schools can book to visit the Science Museum’s new exhibition that will unveil the stories of science at Versailles with objects on display for the first time in the UK. 

Educational and pastoral mentor Selwyn Boothe

School trip organiser named in King’s Birthday Honours

Selwyn Boothe, educational and pastoral mentor at Gunnersbury Catholic School, has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to education.

Rayburn Tours

New adventure trips with Rayburn Tours

Rayburn Tours has announced a selection of exciting Adventure Trips for pupils, visiting some top spots across Europe.

Dover Castle

Teacher’s kit and exhibition for new experience at Dover Castle

Pupils are being invited to explore Dover Castle Under Siege, which tells the story of the most testing times in its long history.

A boy with muddy hands taking part in an activity as part of the Waterways, Wildlife and Wellbeing project

Learning outside the classroom had major impact on behaviour

Pupils and teachers reported a significant impact on engagement and behaviour linked to learning outside the classroom as part of an 18-month project. 

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Reassuring parents and carers about school trips

Andy Smith from EVOLVE Advice on what schools can do to ensure families feel informed and reassured about educational visits.

The findings from the School Trips & Learning Outside the Classroom Survey

Our readers told us what type of trips they organise, what's popular, about the planning timelines, where they go to find ideas, and much more.

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