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Three young schoolchildren look at sea life in one of the SEA LIFE centres

WIN: a school trip to a SEA LIFE centre

Pupils visiting Bolsover Castle in Derbyshire

English Heritage unveils new school visits

What is good CPD and how to reassess your school’s approach

WIN: a school trip to a SEA LIFE centre
English Heritage unveils new school visits
What is good CPD and how to reassess your school’s approach

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Zipping, bouncing and learning in historic mines and quarries

There were surprises above and below ground as Rob Yandell was thrown off things, down things and around things at three of Zip World’s sites in North Wales.

“Down but not out” after Outdoor Education Bill vote

Martin Davidson, chief executive of The Outward Bound Trust, vowed to continue the mission to make outdoor residentials part of the curriculum after the Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill was defeated by one vote.

Three Peaks fundraiser launched to save educational visits

Teachers, staff and parents from Latchford St James CofE Primary School in Warrington will take on the Three Peaks challenge to raise money for educational visits.

Our inspiring school trip to CERN’s Science Gateway Centre

Student Finley Simpson shares his experience of the new Science Gateway Centre at CERN in Geneva.

Watch: Teacher Ted explores Disneyland Paris

Our friendly mascot had fun at Disneyland Paris, while attending European Study Tours’ LIVE! conferences to learn about careers in media, business studies and computing.

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The wonders of Jordan and what it offers school groups

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More ideas and updates for school trips

New PGL programmes for Key Stage 2

PGL has launched two programmes under its REACH Framework to introduce young adventurers to new outdoor learning experiences.

Cross-curricular workshops at North Yorkshire Moors Railway

From steam and diesel train adventures to interactive activities, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s school packages invite pupils to experience the magic of the heritage railway line.

Becoming Sky newsreaders for the day

Nicholas Szczesny, a Year 8 student at Gunnersbury Catholic School in Brentford, writes about their visit to the Sky Studios HQ in London.

Adventure play park adds to Leonardslee’s offer for schools

The new park features a tree tower, St Leonard’s Dragon climbing structure as well as a zipline ride.

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10 theme park adventures for school groups of all ages

With so many theme parks and attractions, schools are spoilt for choice when it comes to finding a thrilling educational school trip. We’ve narrowed it down to just ten, ranging from UK highlights to European adventures.

How to evaluate residentials and use the results

Learning Away expert Peter Carne OBE, on how to evaluate the impact and success of residential trips.

LOtC Quality Badge: what it means and how it can help schools

Matilda Miles explains the benefits of the LOtC Quality Badge and how it helps teachers when choosing where to go on visits.

Tudor Days will immerse pupils in history at Kentwell Hall

Schools can enjoy an immersive Tudor experience at one of Kentwell Hall’s dedicated days in Suffolk this summer term.

Teacher tips on good value school trips abroad

Three teachers share their suggestions on how you can maximise value when taking school groups abroad.

SEND considerations to make when taking learning outside the classroom

Becky Baldwin, learning outside the classroom coordinator at Castle Manor Academy in Suffolk, explains the considerations needed to take students with SEND on educational visits.

School-friendly tour of An Inspector Calls announced

A new tour of An Inspector Calls will be coming to a theatre near your school, following a sold-out run in 2022.

Bristol pupils enjoy a week of adventure in Snowdonia

South West-based coach company, Bakers Dolphin took the party of 48 students, aged between 13 and 15, from three different city schools for a five-day Outward Bound experience in Aberdovey.