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Your most read stories from School Travel Organiser in 2024…

Our most popular content in 2024 shows that teachers and EVCs are still on the hunt for new ideas and advice, whether it’s technology-free visits, school sleepovers or award-winning providers. What were you reading the most this year?

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Pupils discover Birmingham’s geography in special trip

Learners from Solihull School became some of the first to take part in a series of courses in Birmingham from the Field Studies Council looking at urban regeneration.

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Winchester Science Centre introduces audio description to exhibits

Discovery pens open the door for visitors with visual impairments or children who find big chunks of text hard to read.

Elphaba and Glinda in Wicked the musical

Win class tickets to Wicked with national writing competition

The annual writing competition run by the National Literacy Trust and Wicked Active Learning is inviting young writers (aged 9-14) to advocate for a change they want to see in their communities.

There will be a little less new content over the Christmas and New Year period as the STO team takes some time out to recharge the batteries after a busy year. But we bet you find something to keep you inspired and informed, simply search our site…

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Discover ancient Egypt with free school visits to Young V&A exhibition

Making Egypt at the Young V&A is the UK’s first child-centered exhibition around creativity in ancient Egypt.

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Imperial War Museums: discover the past through fascinating workshops

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With five Imperial War Museum (IWM) sites to choose from across the UK, schools are spoilt for choice when it comes to dedicated workshops to enhance your history lessons.

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School Travel Awards: firm favourites and first-time winners recognised

There was a party atmosphere in London at this year’s School Travel Awards, as the class of 2024 were announced at the five-star lunch and ceremony at the Royal Lancester Hotel.

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Winter residential tips and why they’re so rewarding

The Outward Bound Trust, which specialises in taking pupils into the wilderness on action-packed residentials, shares seven reasons why a winter residential can help pupils to flourish.  

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Sandylands Primary School pupils on an Outdoor Week of Learning residential in Cumbria

National scheme to get pupils outside launches in Cumbria

The OWL Collaboration (Outdoor Week of Learning), created by UK educational charity The Ernest Cook Trust, has been extended to Cumbria for the first time, offering learners the chance to enjoy a residential in the countryside.

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Free classical concert tickets for secondary schools in Liverpool

Liverpool Philharmonic is offering over 1,200 free concert tickets to secondary school pupils where they will hear classical compositions by composers from Beethoven to Bernstein.

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The 2025 Learning Outside the Classroom Yearbook is out now

Packed with top tips, invaluable advice and teacher-led discussions, the latest edition of the Learning Outside the Classroom Yearbook is available in print and online for schools that want to organise effective and memorable educational visits. 

Council for Learning Outside the Classroom National Conference 2024

Connecting education, health and employment: LOtC supports students to thrive

The 2024 Council for Learning Outside the Classroom’s National Conference had a focus on supporting students to thrive.

Norfolk House School at Celtic Harmony

Case study: Immersive history at Celtic Harmony

Sinéad Queeney, teacher at Norfolk House School in North London, talks us through a recent visit where her pupils were transformed into Celtic warriors.

School visit to the Shuttleworth Collection

Shuttleworth launches SEND learning project for pupils

Students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can use Shuttleworth’s collection of aircraft and vehicles for sensory exploration in a new learning project.

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6 regional theatres that offer school workshops

Here we round up some educational offerings from theatres across the country, including confidence-boosting sessions and creative tours for school groups.

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Pyrland School’s mission to rewild their students

School trips can be a chance for students to explore new environments, but this summer adventure for Pyrland School students turned out to be something they will never forget.