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News & IdeasThe 2024 Learning Outside the Classroom Yearbook is packed full of advice and ideas
The 2024 edition of the Learning Outside the Classroom Yearbook covers school trip organising from start to finish, helping teachers and EVCs plan effective and memorable experiences for their pupils
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News & IdeasGraham Yandell receives MBE at Buckingham Palace
Chief executive of Yandell Media Group, which publishes School Travel Organiser, was presented with his MBE by HRH The Princess Royal at an investiture ceremony held at Buckingham Palace on 2nd November.
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ColumnWeighing up the cost and benefits of a school trip abroad
Balancing the benefits of overseas educational visits with the cost, EVOLVE Advice’s Jake Wiid outlines why school trips abroad are so important.
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News & IdeasCampaign to fund theatre visit for every child before they leave school
The Theatre for Every Child campaign, launched by the Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre, believes all children have the right to experience the country’s world-leading theatre sector.
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News & IdeasArt Pass launched to help connect more teachers with museums and galleries
A new Teacher Art Pass has been launched by the Art Fund charity giving free entry to hundreds of museums, galleries and historical houses.
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News & IdeasButser Ancient Farm opens Roman garden for schools
The Duke of Gloucester has opened a new garden at the Hampshire-based open air museum, offering school groups a further glimpse into Roman life.
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Case StudiesHow an Outward Bound Trust residential improved confidence
We hear from Hammersmith Academy about their transformative Key Stage 3 Outward Bound residential in the Lake District.
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News & IdeasPupils visit Buckingham Palace for first ever Schools Week
Almost 2,000 pupils enjoyed special access to Buckingham Palace after doors were kept open exclusively for school groups during the very first Schools Week.
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SponsoredGo 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.
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News & Ideas200 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.
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News & IdeasFree CLOtC membership to schools near canals or waterways
Up to 100 free CLOtC memberships are up for grabs to schools located near a canal or waterway.
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News & IdeasEnglish Heritage’s appeal to ensure more children can visit its sites
The charity has launched a fundraising bid so it can continue offering free school trips giving children hands-on learning experiences across its many attractions.
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InterviewTeacher Talk: Selwyn Boothe loves putting smiles on pupils’ faces
We spoke to Selwyn Boothe, who organises educational visits for pupils at Gunnersbury Catholic School in Brentford, about giving up so much of his own time to create memorable experiences.
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News & IdeasHyundai announces second year of Great British School Trip initiative
The Great British School trip programme, launched by Hyundai earlier in 2023, and which offers schools bursaries for educational visits, has announced its second year with a focus on the environment.
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News & IdeasAgatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution has new school offer
There’s a new Education Pack and school rates for the courtroom thriller, which has seen record audience figures so far in 2023.
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VideoWatch: Outward Bound Trust’s residentials campaign
The Outward Bound Trust has released a video outlining its mission to make outdoor residentials part of the school curriculum.
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News & IdeasFree school classical concerts on offer in Liverpool
Secondary schools have access to hundreds of free concert tickets thanks to an offer from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
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FeaturesCase Study: a wild day out at Chester Zoo
Gemma Callaghan of Frodsham Primary Academy in Cheshire tells us how a visit to Chester Zoo increased children’s awareness of the human impact on the animal world.
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FeaturesFrance was a big hit for Royal Liberty School students
Year 9 student Eren from The Royal Liberty School in Romford reports back from a memorable French trip which linked to their history and science studies.
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News & IdeasCERN’s new Science Gateway is ‘like nowhere else on Earth’
CERN’s Science Gateway centre in Geneva, Switzerland, will feature a host of exhibitions and laboratory workshops for pupils aged five to 19.