All Adventure and Activity Centres articles – Page 11
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FeaturesResearch focus: The Work on The Wild Side report
STO looks into research that suggests that the UK’s leading schools place value on learning outside the classroom.
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News & IdeasManchester launches new Treetop Trek
A new treetop adventure park at Heaton Park, Manchester, is now complete and ready to open to the public.
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News & IdeasDino Jaws exhibition opens at Life Science Centre
A new display is now open at the Life Science Centre in Newcastle, which looks at dinosaur bones.
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FeaturesSchool trips to county shows
STO looks at county shows around the country and what they offer visiting schools.
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News & IdeasNew Viking workshop at The York Dungeon
The York Dungeon has launched a new workshop which ties in with the Drama curriculum.
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FeaturesTrips that harness play to educate
An element of play can help to deepen pupils’ learning. So, why is it important and where can you take a school group to?
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News & IdeasSchool discounts for Manchester Winter Wonderland
Manchester’s Christmas attraction, Winter Wonderland, will return again this year and will be offering special rates for schools.
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FeaturesTeaching children about voting, elections and politics
There are several school trips available across the UK that are designed to bring politics to life.
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FeaturesA Q&A with... The East Ayrshire Council
STO talks to Willie White, education officer for East Ayrshire Council (EAC) to find out why learning outside of the classroom is so important.
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News & IdeasRayburn Tours launches new Geography trips to Iceland
Tour operator, Rayburn Tours, is introducing new school trips to Iceland.
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News & IdeasEmirates Spinnaker Tower launches new educational resources
The Emirates Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth is refreshing its educational offering with three new resources.
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News & IdeasBirmingham to welcome new Legoland Discovery Centre
Merlin Entertainments has announced that a new Legoland Discovery Centre will be constructed at Birmingham Barclaycard Arena.
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News & IdeasManor Adventure to open new Norfolk sports centre
Activity company, Manor Adventure, has added a new sports centre to its list with the Norfolk Lakes Adventure Centre.
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FeaturesCross curricular learning through crime scene investigation
A look at the work Forensic Outreach does with schools.
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News & IdeasLearning hub in development at Camley Street Natural Park
The London Wildlife Trust has announced that Camley Street Natural Park will undergo a renovation, which will conclude in a new visitor centre and learning hub.
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FeaturesGetting pupils hands-on during Science trips
STO unearths some school trips that allow pupils to really get hands on with Science.
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FeaturesWhat have fidget spinners got to do with school trip planning?
Fidget spinners are the latest school bag must-have. STO looks into what school trip planners could learn from the craze.
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FeaturesNew research: outdoor learning and self efficacy
A look at the interim results of the Outward Bound Trust's latest research study, which suggests that outdoor learning can have a lasting positive effect on pupil self esteem and self-efficacy.
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News & IdeasNew Scientist Live welcomes school visits
New Scientist Live, taking place at ExCel London, will encourage pupils to get involved in the world of Science.
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FeaturesHow to make Maths fun again
The TES recently reported that the Maths sats exams had reduced pupils to tears. Here are a few ideas for school trips that should bring the subject back to life for pupils.