Features to inspire learning outside the classroom

Students problem solving on their screen free outdoor adventure with Mendip Activity Centre

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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The West End cast of Wicked pose with their School Travel Award on stage at the Apollo Victoria Theatre

Gallery: School Travel Awards winners celebrate with their trophies

We’ve thoroughly enjoyed seeing the reaction from your 2024 School Travel Awards winners, with our mascot Teacher Ted and the shiny trophies ending up all over the UK, including on a film set, on a war ship, and even in the hands of a West End cast.

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7 school trip ideas that focus on PE

Discover ideas to inspire young people to have fun and develop through visits linked to physical education.

Case Studies

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.

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Theatre workshop

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.

The cast of Matilda the Musical in London's West End

LW Theatres: West End shows that are ideal for school trips

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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.

A group of happy children in Kenya

Why life-changing expeditions are worth all the hard work

Corrine Leech, assistant head of year 9 at The Winsford Academy, Cheshire, on organising school expeditions around the world for 12 years. 

Students from Bower Park Academy in London

Teacher Talk: learning should be tactile and real

Eddie Aylett, principal of Bower Park Academy in Romford, London, on progressive visits and creative ways to fund school trips.

Southill Primary School pupils outside the Tower of London.

Day trips, residentials, overseas: these school trips have it all covered

The 2024 finalists for this special award are schools that have created visits and experiences that are brilliant, powerful and exciting.