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Conway Centres: booking a new residential programme is easy
With ready-made programmes, whether you’re looking for high-thrill seeking adventure, to improve team work or you are wanting a residential for young adventurers, Conway Centres has programmes for all ages, goals and budgets.
Field Studies Council offering discounted KS3 residentials
Schools who sign up to a Field Studies Council KS3 residential for the first time are entitled to more than 25% off the final price.
Mendip Activity Centre: The benefits of technology-free school trips
Why making time for screen-free adventure is important for young people, and how Mendip Activity Centre in Somerset can help.
PGL’s Thrive programme addresses mental health and wellbeing
School activity residential provider PGL has launched a programme which gives pupils the tools and techniques to improve their wellbeing and manage their mental health away from electronic devices.
Outdoor centre set to be transformed for year-round use
There are plans to transform a popular outdoor learning centre in Hampshire making it more available year-round.
2024 Awards Finalist Profile: Conway Centres
Finalists for the Best Residential Experience category in the 2024 School Travel Awards, Conway Centres pride themselves on offering unique residential programmes.
Visits launched to help with transition to secondary school
Adventure play attraction Mission Out in Leeds has created four packages designed especially for Year 7 pupils to help them with their transition to secondary school.
Zip out of the classroom and into a whole new world of learning
Learn by doing at Zip World; from unparalleled school trips to full educational programmes that start in the classroom and end with the trip of a lifetime.
New School of Coding visits at JCA activity centre
JCA has joined up with the School of Coding to offer school trips linked to coding in what is thought to be the first partnership of its kind.
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.
Watch: Pakeman Primary School pupils interviewed about residential
This moving video features interviews with children at Pakeman Primary School in north London about the impact the experience had on them.
Go Ape to open at Northamptonshire’s Salcey Forest
School groups will be able to choose from two exciting high ropes courses including a stand-alone Treetop Adventure Plus course at the new location.
Up at The O2: scaling new heights for an unforgettable experience
What’s new for schools visiting Up at The O2 and how a climb can inspire your students.
Resilience-building fencing sessions to be rolled out across Kingswood sites
Outdoor education group, Inspiring Learning, has launched a new partnership with British Fencing to deliver fencing sessions across its 11 Kingswood sites which are designed specifically to build resilience among young people.
Make a splash with your class with these water sports experiences
Here are a range of school-friendly experiences which let your pupils build confidence through fun and engaging water-based activities.
PGL unveils Breakthrough Fund to support schools with residential costs
Outdoor adventure centre provider PGL will launch a Breakthrough Fund to give pupils the chance to benefit from residential outdoor learning trips, irrespective of their financial situation.
Go Ape: create an unforgettable school trip for your class
Go Ape offers amazing learning outside the classroom experiences across the UK, from team building activities to exhilarating high ropes courses which are suitable for all ages and abilities.
200 children summit mountains in call for curriculum changes
More than 200 young people joined the Protest in the Peaks calling for outdoor residentials to be made part of the school curriculum.
Case Study: building confidence on land and water
New Bradwell School visited the Caldecotte Xperience in Milton Keynes for a programme of challenges and activities suited to all abilities, which included crate stacking, canoeing, climbing, abseiling, caving and bush craft.
PGL transforms former police HQ into activity centre
Students can stay at the converted police headquarters in North Yorkshire, reopened by education activity centre provider PGL.
Skern Lodge to continue offering stammer support on specialist residentials
Outdoor education centre, Skern Lodge in north Devon is celebrating its 25th anniversary of helping to support pupils who stammer, through learning outside the classroom.
Amazing adventure playgrounds to let children’s imaginations run wild
Looking for places to let your pupils reap the benefits of outdoor play? We look at some exciting adventure playgrounds to inspire visits this year and beyond.
Kingswood unveils ‘hardship fund’ to finance educational visits
Outdoor residential provider Kingswood has launched a bursary to provide funded places on school trips for children from families who would not otherwise be able to cover costs.
How a chance meeting at the School Travel Awards led to a Go Ape adventure
Deputy head Ian Mitchell was able to take a group of students to Go Ape - a visit that was offered to the school after winning the ‘My Best School Trip’ Award.
YHA to inspire pupils with immersive nature experiences
The ground-breaking Generation Green project, launched by YHA to connect young people with nature, has led to the introduction of two experiences which immerse pupils in the natural world.
Exhilarating Gripped adventure park opens to pupils in London
Aerial adventure park Gripped has opened in west London, taking students out of their comfort zone to zip, slide, jump and climb across 126 acres.
Weardale Adventure Centre invites teachers to learn more about new activities
Staff at the Weardale Adventure Centre in County Durham are hosting two open days for teachers and school staff as it announces an expansion of activities.
‘Woodland and Waves’ residential programme launched on the Isle of Wight
Pupils will be able to experience a variety of both land and water-based activities across two residential centres on the Isle of Wight, thanks to a new partnership between UKSA and Inspiring Learning.
Jump in to an end of term party with your pupils
Trampoline and indoor activity park company Jump In has shared details of its end of term school party options to reward pupils for their hard work throughout the academic year.
Devon’s Ultimate Adventure Centre joins Inspiring Learning
Outdoor education provider Inspiring Learning has announced that the Ultimate Adventure Centre (UAC) in Bideford has joined the group’s list of outdoor education campuses.
Schools to be welcomed with animals at new Hobbledown Heath attraction
Hobbledown Heath, a new indoor and outdoor adventure playground in London, will be opening its doors for school trips from June.
Kingswood says now is the time for pupils to experience an adventure
Activity provider and School Travel Awards winner Kingswood explains why now is the perfect moment to take learning outside the classroom.
Active Learning Group plans new outdoor learning centre in Snowdonia
Specialist education company Active Learning Group has announced its third centre, The Towers, which will offer a range of mountain-based activities and experiences for young people.
Safety Centre launches new learning zone for children
The Safety Centre has unveiled a new learning zone to teach children about the risks and consequences of littering, graffiti and knife crime at its site in Milton Keynes.
PGL launches ‘Pioneers’ programme for primary school pupils
School activity and adventure provider PGL has unveiled its Pioneers programme for Years 3 and 4 pupils which has been specially created with younger children in mind to develop independence and build confidence.
School tour operators and attractions share their hopes for the future
We asked specialist residential centres, school tour operators and attractions what their hopes are for the future as the UK emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mount Cook Adventure Centre on making the most of the school year ahead
Let’s face it, 2020-2021 has been a hard time for residentials, for schools and residential centres. The good news is that many teachers are looking ahead to 2022-2023 and planning fantastic trips for their students.
Summer residentials can help smooth the transition to secondary school
A week away from home on a residential stay during the summer holidays could help children feel more confident about the prospect of transitioning from primary to secondary school in the autumn, says outdoor education provider Kingswood.
New activities available for schools at Buckinghamshire’s Green Park Centre
Schools will be able to try out new activities at Green Park Centre in Buckinghamshire which has been added to the Inspiring Learning portfolio.
Experiences to promote positive mental health among your pupils
A selection of ideas to instil positive mental health and wellbeing among your students at a time when they may need it the most.
Education providers on why outdoor activities are key to reducing stress
Outdoor adventure specialists, Inspiring Learning, are encouraging more children to engage in outdoor activities as a way of helping to reduce the nation’s rising stress levels.
English Heritage sites to come alive with outdoor adventure games
School groups can book to experience a new outside adventure game concept being launched this spring by The Escape Games Company in association with English Heritage.
“School trips should be allowed in the summer”, open letter to the Prime Minister states
In the letter sent to the Prime Minister Boris Johnson, outdoor education experts, celebrities and others highlight the serious impact of the pandemic on the industry.
Explorer Ed Stafford on the importance of adventure for children’s self-development
British explorer Ed Stafford has spoken about why it is vital that children experience adventure outdoors and reflects on his own school trips as a youngster.
Plans set out to safely restart overnight educational visits
Overnight UK trips should be able to resume after Easter and international travel should follow in the 2021/22 school year - that’s the message from the outdoor education and school travel sector.
Cumulus Outdoors on how they have adapted to support schools throughout the pandemic
Activity providers, like Cumulus Outdoors and many others, have had to adapt to changing government advice at short notice. Director of the provider, Tom Campbell-Hill, shares their approach and plans for this year.
Watch: adventure centre’s poignant video highlights devastating impact of Covid-19
Weardale Adventure Centre in Cumbria has created a video to show how the outdoor education sector has been affected by the pandemic.
The importance of outdoor education and why we must have a plan for reopening
The CEO of the UK Sailing Academy (UKSA), Ben Willows, writes about the impact of the ban on residentials and why it’s crucial there is a plan for reopening.
“Support our sector or face a lost generation of learners” says the Field Studies Council
The Field Studies Council (FSC) has said that thousands of students could become part of a lost generation of learners unless England and Wales follow Scotland’s lead in financially supporting outdoor learning centres.
Kingswood activity centres to offer adventure days for schools
Kingswood is welcoming schools back to its residential centres for day trips, meaning pupils can still get all the benefits of an overnighter in one day.
Petition puts pressure on government to reconsider schools residentials ban
An online petition is calling for teachers and school trip providers’ support to put pressure on the Government to allow residentials to restart.
YHA wants “young people safely back outside & connected to nature”
Anita Kerwin-Nye, head of strategy and engagement at the YHA, has said she wants more children back outside learning, as the charity prepares to reopen five sites later this year.
How Essex Outdoors can help with your adventures
Essex Outdoors has been offering pupils an activity-fuelled escape from the classroom for more than 50 years, remaining popular with teachers across the UK. Here’s how the team can offer you an exhilarating school trip.
BeVenturesome encourages children to #AdventureAtHome
BeVenturesome, a company based in Swanage that strives to get children learning outside the classroom, has launched its #AdventureAtHome campaign to keep children active and engaged while indoors.
Nature-inspired opportunities at Adventure Parc Snowdonia
An award-winning adventure hub in North Wales where getting stuck into new activities and challenges helps students to develop essential life skills.
School trips up for grabs with Go Ape’s adventure stories competition
Pupils can now enter Go Ape’s annual Adventure Stories Competition, which encourages children to get creative and put their skills to the test in a writing and drawing contest, with prizes up for grabs.
BeWILDerwood to open in Cheshire
The attraction, inspired by the children’s books of the same name, is planning to open its gates on 18th July in south Cheshire, offering pupils an ‘imaginative and adventurous’ day out.
Children can explore natural surroundings with Zip World’s new programme
Children and teachers can escape the classroom and bring lessons outside with the launch of Zip World’s ‘Gravity in Geography’.
Pushing pupils to the limit: Weardale Adventure Centre
Welcoming both day visitors and residential guests, Weardale Adventure Centre in the North Pennines offers a personal service from the moment a teacher first makes contact, to arriving at the centre.
Case Study: Learning life lessons on Duke of Edinburgh expedition
George Peters, outdoor education and Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) coordinator at Bohunt School Wokingham reports back on the Bronze expedition.
Interview: Alan Hinkes OBE on the huge positives that come with outdoor learning
STO’s Harry Rogers speaks to mountaineer Alan Hinkes OBE about his work with the YHA and how taking children away from the classroom can have such a positive impact on their wellbeing.
School packages at the UK’s first inland surfing lake
Workshops, surf lessons and activities are now available to book at The Wave attraction soon opening in Bristol.
Pupils earn a treetop adventure after a chance meeting at the School Travel Awards
Pupils from Lyndhurst Primary School in Camberwell were gifted an adventure-packed day out at Go Ape after one of its teachers met a Go Ape director at last year’s School Travel Awards.
Action-packed adventures guaranteed with Essex Outdoors
Essex Outdoors prides itself on making sure that all its school groups have amazing experiences and develop life-long memories whilst staying at its centres.
Schoolchildren win Go Ape prizes for getting creative with adventures
Gledhow Primary School staff and classmates at the presentation of Rory’s prize for Go Ape’s Let’s Get Creative competition.
New Crystal Maze Live Experience packages now available for schools
School pupils are now able to take part in The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience, putting their mental and physical skills to the test.
Impact of “progressive” school trips highlighted at EVC conference
Progressive and multiple trips have the biggest effect on children’s learning and development, charity leader Anita Kerwin-Nye told educational visit coordinators at the event.
Kingswood team leader on how residentials can help the Primary-Secondary transition
David Czerwinski, schools programmes team leader at outdoor residential and activity provider, Kingswood on how to ease the pressure with residentials.
Win prizes for your school with Go Ape's writing competition
Go Ape is encouraging schools to get creative in and outside the classroom by entering its writing and drawing competition.
New Rock UK centre opened by Prince of Wales
Rock UK’s Summit Centre in Wales was officially opened by His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales.
FSC to run new Adventure Residentials in 2019 for Primary schools
Selected Field Studies Council (FSC) centres are offering Primary schools the chance to give their pupils a wild adventure, in real environments, this year on its new residential activity school trips.
DfE launches Activities Passport to inspire pupils and boost resilience
The Department for Education has revealed further details of its Activities Passport.
Inspire outdoor learning on these camping residential trips
Here are a selection of camping residential trips that you could take your class on in the UK.
Case Study: One school’s adventures at Oaker Wood
We hear from Wyche CE Primary School on their trip to Herefordshire residential centre, Oaker Wood.
Reaching their potential: Outward Bound Trust
Our Lady’s Catholic High School in Preston sent a group of Year 9 pupils on a residential to the Outward Bound Trust’s outdoor education centre.
5 expeditions to take school groups on
We look at 5 school expeditions that will leave a lasting impression on your students.
Government plans revealed to get more children outdoors
The Department for Education’s plans to encourage more schools to get children more active hit the headlines today, with the i newspaper leading with the story on its front page.
Video: Campaign launched by YHA to inspire outdoor adventures among children
The Youth Hostel Association (YHA) has revealed its new campaign, The Adventure Effect, which aims to get more young people experiencing the benefits of the outdoors.
Wicksteed Park encourages activeness with new climbing attraction
Wicksteed Park in Kettering is launching a new climbing venue
Grant helps hundreds of children experience water sports
Pupils from a school in eastern England enjoyed new experiences in the outdoors thanks to a grant from the ‘#itsgreatoutthere’ initiative.
5 ways to take computing outside the classroom
We look at five school trip ideas to teach children about computers, technology, and cyber safety.
Leaps and Bounds: Outward Bound Trust
A “wild camp”, cooking over fire, using axes to chop wood and a veto on mobile phones, enabled a group of students to connect with nature and each other.
Treetop Trek and Treetop Nets reach school visit milestone
Northern outdoor attractions Treetop Trek and Treetop Nets are celebrating a bumper year for schools.
School Travel Awards finalists revealed
Find out who the finalists are for this year’s School Travel Awards, ahead of the ceremony in November.
Win £10,000 on a school trip with STA Travel
Teachers booking a trip with STA Travel Education can enter a competition to win £10,000 for their next excursion.
How to organise a water-based trip
Annie-May Roberts, director of First Wave Adventures, tells STO how beneficial water-based school trips are, and what you need to do to organise a good one.
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WWT Wetland Centres launches resources for planning school trips
A new resource to help teachers plan learning outside the classroom has been revealed by the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT).
Students to experience new heights at Go Ape’s Sherwood Pines
Go Ape has just opened a new adventure course, Nets Kingdom, at its Sherwood attraction which can be experienced on an educational visit.
Embracing Literacy and Literature through school travel
With International Literacy Day coming up on 8th September, we look at a selection of locations and attractions offering English and Literature links.
New Chaucer-themed workshop at Canterbury Tales attraction
The Canterbury Tales Visitor Attraction is launching a new workshop to coincide with its education day this autumn.
KidZania launches educational solar system gaming activity
KidZania London will be launching a new Starlink Space Station gaming activity in partnership with technology company, Ubisoft, to help teach children in Key Stages 2 and 3 all about the solar system and space.
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VisitScotland reveals new literature linked trail
School groups visiting Scotland can now enjoy a trail which includes an array of fairy-tale and storybook features, tying in with Literacy studies.
Primary ideas for taking Music outside the classroom
We round up a selection of school trips to music themed attractions that offer educational benefits to visiting students.
Case Study: Studfold Walks and Trails
Counting rabbits, navigating a maze and building a den were all part of a day of fun, fresh air and adventure enjoyed by a group of pupils from North Yorkshire.
Beamish Museum opens new historical attraction
The ‘Remaking Beamish’ project has seen the opening of its first attraction, Joe the Quilter’s cottage, at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North in County Durham, ready for school visits.
Celebrities recall their school trips memories
We asked a number of celebrities to tell us about their most memorable school trip experiences, from looking for toads, to Scottish adventures.
KidZania teams up with Nintendo Labo for new play-based creative fun workshops
The interactive indoor city ‘run by kids’ has teamed up with Nintendo to launch a new play-based educational activity using the Japanese company’s Labo platform.
Science Museum to host educational exhibition about the Sun
The new display, due to open in October, will invite pupils to learn about the power of the Sun and its role in the solar system.
Tudor days and history events revealed for Kentwell Hall
The stately home in Sudbury has announced a host of educational days in the new school year including a history re-creation and Tudor-specific events.
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Openings to look forward to in the new school year
We take a look at new school workshops, launches and trips to get you in the planning mood for September.
STO accompanies Primary school to The London Bridge Experience
STO’s Laura Sexton reviews Blue Bell Hill Primary School’s trip to the London Bridge Experience & London Tombs.
School trips to make the most of the weather
We round up school trip ideas to enjoy the summer term and beautiful weather, both in the UK and abroad.
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Rock UK opens the doors to its newest centre
Rock UK’s Summit Centre has welcomed the first residential group to its redeveloped activity centre in the South Wales valleys.
Chessington launches new zoo trail for schools
Chessington World of Adventures in Surrey has revealed its latest resource, which takes pupils on an exploration trail around the attraction.
Eden Project expeditions available with NST
Teachers considering a school trip to the Eden Project in Cornwall might like to book with school travel provider NST, which runs special tribe and rainforest themed workshops.
8 fun days out for Key Stage 1 and 2
We round up some day trip attractions that are guaranteed to give your students a fun day out.
Caving experience added to Wookey Hole educational programme
Wild Wookey is a new physical adventure experience, suitable for school groups at Wookey Hole Caves.
Teacher Talk: The World’s A Classroom
Jon Clarke, shadow headteacher at Walsall Academy in Bloxwich, on Everest, Ethiopia and breaking down barriers.
How the creative arts can be explored on a school trip
We round up some trip ideas linking to creative subjects and look at why they are so crucial for education.
KidZania events announced for the next school year, plus early booking discounts
Those planning ahead to September can take advantage of KidZania’s offering, with details of its upcoming events already announced.
Making the most of your school trip
Jamie Walls, Product Development Manager of Youth Hostel Association (YHA) shares with us his top tips for getting the most out of your next school trip.
Exams put outdoor learning at risk, says Project Dirt
A new report by Project Dirt has revealed that outdoor learning is being cut back due to the pressures of testing and academic studies.
School playtime expert urges teachers to look beyond classroom
Last Thursday was Outdoor Classroom Day, which saw more than 1.7 million children playing and learning outdoors worldwide.
Experiencing Roman life: Mount Cook
Pupils from Middleton Community Primary School, in Derbyshire, were transported 2,000 years into the past with an immersive Roman residential experience at Mount Cook Adventure Centre.
Developing English language and communication in Primary school children
We look at ways to develop spoken and written English in Primary aged pupils through learning outside the classroom.
Winchester Science Centre launches STEM school trips
From September, school children are invited to embrace Science and take a guided ‘mission through space’ as part of Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium’s new STEM experience.
Lessons in laughter: Yenworthy Lodge
In Year 6, children from Harwell Primary School have a week’s residential stay at Yenworthy Lodge, an outdoor activities centre set in six acres of woodland within the Exmoor National Park in Devon.
Kidzania launches new library career activity
The ‘indoor city run by kids’ Kidzania in London has launched several new activities including a library and a deli food activity.
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YHA offers selection of packages for schools
The Youth Hostel Association (YHA) has a variety of hostels across the UK and provides different packages for outdoor learning experiences.
Circle of Life Rediscovery offers outdoor learning sessions for teachers
The outdoor learning organisation has a number of teacher and educational leader-based events coming up this year, which provide those with the skills to carry out good LOtC practise with their schools.
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Go Ape offers free forest school learning resources
The treetop climbing and activity organisation offers plenty for school groups including forest school learning packs and curriculum linked resources.
Mount Cook to open new rooftop zip wire
Mount Cook Adventure Centre, a centre for activity trips and residentials, has unveiled Derbyshire’s first rooftop zip wire which will officially open on 7th May.
Works begins on new Science learning centre in London
A new learning centre is now under construction in London’s East End which aims to encourage schools to enter careers in Science.
Kingswood expands offering with improved centre
Residential organisation, Kingswood, has revealed its £1million investment in Grosvenor Hall adventure centre in Ashford, Kent.
Five valuable experiences gained from school trips
To mark National Experience Week this week, we take a look at some of the most treasured experiences school pupils can take away from school travel.
New boat trips to allow pupils to explore Plymouth Sound
The National Marine Aquarium has announced it will be offering educational boat trips to explore the Plymouth Sound from this month.
SEA LIFE Blackpool launches turtle conservation area
The Merlin attraction has now opened its doors to its new turtle rescue zone which allows visitors to learn about conservation.
Q&A with LEGOLAND Windsor Resort
STO talks to LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort’s schools executive, Jamie Lawrence about what’s new and on offer for schools visiting the park this year.
Wicker Man ride opens at Alton Towers Resort
The ride, based on the film by the same name, has now opened at the Staffordshire theme park.
Five autism-friendly school trip ideas
To mark Autism Awareness Week, we’ve rounded up some attractions which cater for children with autism to make your next trip inclusive for all.
Kingswood campaigns for water sports safety
The outdoor education provider has partnered with the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS UK) as part of its ongoing commitment to water safety.
Winning schools revealed for Jet2holidays’ Ultimate School Trip
Nine schools have secured a place on Jet2holidays’ Ultimate School Trip to Sol Katmandu Park & Resort in Majorca, after winning the nationwide competition.
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Rock UK opens new adventure centre in South Wales
This summer, Rock UK Adventure Centres will open its brand new outdoor activity centre in Wales, taking its total number of centres up to four.
The Big Pedal to encourage outdoor travel
More than 1,000 schools and 400,000 pupils are taking on the challenge of ‘Around the world in 10 days’, as part of the charity Sustrans’ Big Pedal 2018.
Teaching Physical Education beyond the classroom
School Travel Organiser looks at different ways to get pupils interested in Physical Education, from specialist museums to sporting tours.
CLOtC and Celtic Harmony to provide LOtC course for teachers
A new collaboration between educational charity Celtic Harmony and The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC) has been announced and will provide a new course for teachers.
Case Study: Morocco
Meeting Berber people and hiking were on the agenda for Bridgwater & Taunton College’s visit to Morocco.
Sky-high education: British Airways i360
A large group of high-flying youngsters enjoyed an unforgettable trip that gave them a birds’ eye view of their home city.
Newest LEGOLAND® Windsor attractions open to visitors
Three new features, each linked to various curriculum subjects, have opened at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort.
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Five attractions where schools can celebrate Science Week
To mark Science Week this year, why not take your school on an interactive school trip? We round up some of the best attractions offering workshops and activities with a Science theme.
Climbing attraction suitable for schools to opens in Leeds
A year in the making, Clip ’n Climb Leeds will open on 26th May and will boast 32 individual climbs making it the biggest in the North.
Bus company launches free travel campaign for schools
A Sussex bus and coach business is offering schools the opportunity to win free transport for educational trips, in response to what’s described as the ‘county’s ongoing education funding crisis’.
Headteacher encourages families to embrace snow days
A leading headteacher is encouraging parents to keep their children at home for snow days – to build special memories that are ‘far more valuable’ than anything that can be learned at school.
School residential a success despite heavy snowfall
Residential organisation, Conway Centres, has revealed images of a recent school trip which took place during the 'beast from the east' as it's becoming known.
Follow Dippy the Diplodocus as he tours the UK
Once the centre piece at London’s Natural History Museum, Dippy, a huge diplodocus skeleton, is currently visiting venues across the UK.
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Learning centre and zoo ‘walkshops’ new for Chessington
Chessington World of Adventures Resort in Surrey will open a new Wild Learning Centre this year, where pupils can experience hands-on activities supporting the national curriculum.
Wonderlab to be opened at National Railway Museum
The National Railway Museum in York has revealed its plans to ignite young minds through the creation of an interactive engineering gallery called Wonderlab.
World Book Day series: Q&A with Abi Elphinstone
To continue the run up to World Book Day, we speak to author Abi Elphinstone about her experiences as a children’s author and her memories of school travel.
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Top ten places inspired by Literature
With World Book Day edging closer, we suggest some school trip ideas to get pupils enthusiastic about reading and writing.
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Longleat’s Predators exhibition suitable for all Key Stages
This year, Longleat in Wiltshire will be hosting a display of animatronic predators, including sharks, crocodiles and bears, which can be used to support the Science curriculum.
Teacher Talk: Broaden their horizons
Charlotte McNeela, who was a finalist for last year’s School Trip Champion Award, talks about why education outside the classroom helps with every aspect of education and development.
KidZania to celebrate World Book Day with activities and authors
KidZania has partnered with the Little Tiger Group to deliver a celebration of reading, writing and books, coinciding with World Book Day.
Science Week announced at the British Motor Museum
Building on its education programme, the British Motor Museum in Warwickshire has announced the launch of a Science Week for schools during the spring term.
Merlin reveals new features at attractions in Manchester
Merlin Entertainments has revealed details of two new features to launch at Sea Life Manchester and Legoland Discovery Centre Manchester, this year.
Bohunt Education Trust poll highlights importance of outdoor education
A survey commissioned by the Bohunt Education Trust (BET) has revealed that people want a greater focus on outdoor learning for schoolchildren.
7 team building trips for Year 7 pupils
Bridge the gap between unacquainted students by taking your new Year Sevens on a long or short term teambuilding trip.
Details for Outdoor Classroom Day revealed
Outdoor Classroom Day, run by campaigners Dirt is Good and Learning Through Landscapes, will once again celebrate Learning Outside the Classroom and the effects it has on education.
Cadbury World offers historical talk
Children in Key Stage 1 and 2 are invited to learn about the history of chocolate through a talk called ‘Chocolate Through the Ages’ at Cadbury World.
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Campaign launched to promote equal opportunities for school trips
A new campaign called Every Child Should has been launched in the UK and aims to promote making school trips, residentials and travel accessible to all children.
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School trips 2018: what’s new?
2018 will see a range of new workshops, learning spaces and educational events open up to schools. The launches span the age groups and subjects range from Maths to English. Here’s a round-up of all the new things you can expect from the field of learning outside the classroom (LOtC) next year.
New Geography curriculum links given the green light at LEGOLAND
In 2018 LEGOLAND Windsor Resort will be opening its doors to both expanded and new attractions, which will feature iconic landmarks made of LEGO and tie in with the Geography curriculum.
KidZania announces details on January school careers event
KidZania London has revealed the launch of the 2018 Careers Fair, a special three-day event for children where industry professionals will run a series of talks providing valuable insight into a whole host of different careers.
Q&A with The Postal Museum
The Postal Museum in London opened earlier this year; we talk to Sally Sculthorpe, the learning manager, about the appeal for school trips and what is on offer.
KidZania launches cricket ground for kids
KidZania in London has revealed a new facility for its young visitors in partnership with Middlesex Cricket, called ‘Lord’s Cricket Ground at KidZania’.
Trips to get pupils into engineering
A round-up of school trips to get Key Stage 2 to 5 pupils inspired by engineering.
Jet2 launches ‘Ultimate School Trip’ competition
Schools across the UK have the chance to win a place for an entire class of nine to 13-year olds on what is described as the ‘Ultimate School Trip’ with Jet2holidays.
Southbank Centre to offer musical workshop next year
The Royal Festival Hall at the Southbank Centre in London will be offering schools a new music workshop from January 2018.
Ten adventure experiences with educational benefits
A selection of locations for school trips suitable for the adventurous, courageous and the brave.
Case Study: Rock UK
A night walk, bush craft, and trying new foods were all part of a trip to Rock UK for All Saints CE Primary School pupils.
Primary and Secondary education available at The Blackpool Tower
Earlier this year, The Blackpool Tower extended its schools programme, with more workshops and interactive sessions now available.
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KidZania Challenge to put enterprise on the school agenda
Following the launch this weekend of the UK’s first entrepreneur festival for children held at KidZania, the attraction is inviting children to take part in a new KidZania Challenge, for Global Entrepreneur Week.
New rugby museum at Twickenham to offer education
The newly relocated World Rugby Museum at Twickenham Stadium, in London, will open in February 2018 with a new educational offering.
Eight tips for booking your first ski trip
Select School Travel offers some advice to teachers and organisers planning their first school ski trip.
English Heritage properties offer expert-led school visits
A number of English Heritage properties now offer expert-led school visits linked with the curriculum.
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Adventure Wonderland offers new workshops for 2018
The theme park, Adventure Wonderland, near Bournemouth will be introducing two new workshops to its educational programme next year.
Natural History Museum offers new workshops for Key Stage 2
The Natural History Museum in London has recently launched a new workshop for Key Stage 2 and redeveloped another.
KidZania to take part in Parliament Week
The ‘indoor city run by kids’ will be taking part in Parliament Week on 14th , 15th and 16th November, by inviting children to partake in Parliament related activities.
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Cadbury World unveils new curriculum-linked talks
Pupils visiting Cadbury World, in Birmingham, will see traditional chocolate making demonstrations on a self-guided tour of the Cadbury World attraction.
My Best School Trip finalists revealed
Following a successful judging day held in London, five finalists have been selected for this year’s ‘My Best School Trip’ Award.
YHA opens a new youth hostel
YHA’s brand new flagship Youth Hostel in Northumberland National Park is now taking bookings.
Study reveals too many children miss out on residentials
A recent study, carried out by Learning Away, has revealed that far too many children are missing out on potentially life-changing residential experiences.
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Learning Away launches Winter Residentials campaign
Campaigning group, Learning Away, has launched its new campaign, #WinterResidentials, which will encourage more life-changing experiences for young people.
New underwater classroom opens at Sea Life Blackpool
Sea Life Blackpool has unveiled a new underwater classroom, suitable for school visits, that provides students with the opportunity to learn about marine life first-hand.
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New tour operator offers teachers easy trip planning
New tour operator, Glo-Ed, based in Oxford, launched earlier this year and offers schools itineraries around the world.
Preparing pupils for later life
We focus on some top trip ideas to help prepare pupils for later life including college, university and careers.
Drayton Manor introduces new Key Stage 2 workshop
Drayton Manor Theme Park in Tamworth is introducing a new workshop for visiting schools, which ties in with Science.
At-Bristol to relaunch as ‘We The Curious’
At-Bristol has announced that it will be undergoing a refurbishment and relaunching as ‘We The Curious’.
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Exhibition to coincide with Dinosaur Takeover at Bristol museum
An exhibition that opened in June at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery is now offering school workshops to accompany it as well as a Dinosaur Takeover in November.
PGL centres to open in Suffolk and Yorkshire
PGL is opening two new residential centres, PGL Bawdsey Manor in Suffolk and PGL Newby Wiske Hall in North Yorkshire.
10 of the Best Cross Curricular Trips
One trip, multiple subjects; where to go for a truly cross-curricular educational experience, from theme parks to museums.
Explore Shakespeare’s New Place via new virtual app
Shakespeare’s New Place is one of 12 locations that can be seen through a new phone app called England’s Historic Cities, which is described as an ‘augmented reality product.”
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Tackling PSHE: top attraction ideas
STO takes a look at some school trip ideas for teachers to take their class on a PSHE trip.
Learning Away awards schools for residential experience
Two schools have recently been recognised by Learning Away for providing their pupils with ‘Brilliant Residential’ experiences highlighting the importance of LOtC.
British Motor Museum launches new schools programme
The series of new workshops and activities will tie in with the curriculum for the 2017/2018 academic year.
Space Days available for schools at National Science and Media Museum
The National Science and Media Museum has launched a new exhibition which features astronaut Tim Peake’s spacecraft.
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Dippy the dinosaur goes on tour
With the new whale skeleton taking over at the Natural History Museum, the diplodocus skeleton, is off on tour.
Winner of Select School Travel residential trip revealed
A school in Welwyn in Hertfordshire has been revealed as the winner of a free residential trip to Chateau du Baffy, Normandy, run by Select School Travel.
Teaching children about money
STO looks at cross-curricular school trips that teach children about money and budgeting.
Case study: Battlefield Live
STO finds out about Bishop's Blue Coat CoE High School's annual trip to Battlefield Live in Knutsford.
Legoland Windsor reveals details of 2018 school workshop
Legoland Windsor has announced details of its newest school workshop which is expected to be available from next year.