Your most read stories from School Travel Organiser in 2024…

1. The benefits of technology-free school trips

It’s a topical talking point, and Mendip Activity Centre near Weston-super-Mare in Somerset discussed the issue in this article, with teacher-led comments which highlighted a need for less phone time while away on a residential to gain maximum reward. Wherever you stand in the debate, this feature definitely gives food for thought.
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2. Peculiar places to stay with your class

Have you ever considered a sleepover with your class? We couldn’t believe some of the amazing opportunities that are out there for schools when it comes to an overnighter with a difference. Top picks in this article include sleeping on board HMS Belfast (yes!) in London or heading under the waves at The Deep in Hull.
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3. Getting your staff-student ratios right

As you well know, coming up with a plan to set an appropriate number of staff to accompany pupils on a school visit can cause a headache. This article delves into the issue and brings to light different ways in which school staff can face the issue head on. 
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4. A magical sailing with Disney

It’s not every day that presenter Roman Kemp turns up at your school’s gates to let you know you have won a Disney cruise. That’s what happened to teacher Emma Chapman, who was left stunned as her Year 5 group at Goat Lees Primary School in Ashford, Kent, won a sailing to remember. Apparently there were plenty of screams from the students when they heard the news!
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5. First-time winners and firm favourites recognised

The annual School Travel Awards is always a popular initiative, with our report from an enjoyable lunch and ceremony at London’s Royal Lancaster Hotel becoming one of our most-read articles. The Awards recognise the best people, places, providers and more across the school travel sector.
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6. Theme park inspiration

Schools are spoilt for choice when it comes to finding a thrilling educational school trip, which is why we decided to narrow it down to just ten theme park visits, ranging from UK highlights to European adventures, to tempt you and your class. From LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort to PortAventura World, there are some big options on offer.
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7. LIVE! conference inspire pupils

We went along on an educational visit like no other, along with 1,300 pupils, to experience European Study Tours’ LIVE! conferences at Disneyland Paris. Each talk was delivered by experts in their field, then this new knowledge was put to the test through special activity books in the Disney parks. We had a bast…
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8. Imaginative history sessions in London

Imperial War Museum, London launched a learning programme aimed at teaching the connection between artists and conflict using augmented reality technology. Artists & War: The Whole Picture is a cross-curriculum learning programme where students get the opportunity to study the connection between art and conflict with an innovative scheme using a specially designed app, led by an expert.
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