School Trip Ideas: News, Tips, and Inspiring Articles
Each new school term we add a range of new articles designed to give teachers and party leaders inspiration for their next school trip. For a range of topic ideas from workshops to overseas tours, check out the articles below.
Proposed changes to school term dates
A recent announcement from the department of education could see big changes to school holidays. We look at how this will affect school trips.
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Addressing the "comfort crisis": Why students need the challenge of the unfamiliar
As educators, we’ve all seen the shift. While today’s students are often more academically driven and digitally connected than any previous generation, many are navigating what experts call a "comfort crisis."
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Outdoor residentials support children's mental health
Discover how residential trips can transform children's mental health and confidence. From outdoor adventures to building lasting friendships, these experiences help children thrive by reducing anxiety, boosting independence, and developing vital life...
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Advantages of taking a ski trip outside peak season
We look at some of the benefits of taking a school ski trip outside of the standard and incredibly popular February Half term. We explore how being flexible with your dates, schools...
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Four subjects to take outdoors this summer term
We’ve reached that point in the academic year where lessons need freshening up, and taking learning outdoors is the perfect way to add excitement to National Curriculum topics. Take a read and...
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Free Summer Camping Breaks for Teachers
Mendip Basecamp in Somerset is offering teachers a free summer camping stay as a thank you for their dedication. Teachers can enjoy free camping, discounts on tents and activities, and explore outdoor...
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Attractions and Things to Do in Isle of Wight for UK Students, A Rondo Travel Guide
The ferry pulls away from Portsmouth, and your students watch chalk cliffs rise across the Solent. Within an hour, your group lands on an island of 380 square kilometres holding Queen Victoria's...
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From Reluctant Writers to Confident Storytellers: The Power of Drama in the Classroom
With such a strong national focus on raising literacy standards, many primary schools are asking the same question: how do we truly engage children in reading and writing? Recent data from the...
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Drama Hut Partner Programme Bringing learning to life - with more value built into every booking
Whether you’re booking a workshop for a single class or planning something across the whole school, our Partner Programme is designed to support your teaching, while rewarding your school as you go.
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Planning Overseas School Tours
Discover what schools should consider when choosing international trip destinations, including cost, timing, and education goals. We can help you plan memorable, budget friendly school group trips that align with your key...
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The View from the Peak
As we prepare to welcome your group for an unforgettable residential stay in the Peak District, we’re sharing exactly what makes Mount Cook Adventure Centre one of the UK’s premier school trip...
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Discover The Birthplace Of In Flanders Fields In Ypres
Discover The Birthplace Of In Flanders Fields In Ypres | WW1 History. Explore the birthplace of the In Flanders Fields poem in Ypres. Learn about WW1 battlefields, Flanders Fields history, and memorial...
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Essential Factors for Planning Successful School Trips Abroad: Expert Tips & Guidance
Planning a school trip abroad involves careful consideration of destinations, safety, accommodation, and learning objectives. This guide offers expert advice on choosing the right location, itinerary flexibility, safety measures, and effective planning...
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School Trips to Ypres: WW1 Battlefield History Tours for Secondary Students
For students studying the First World War, Ypres is one of the most curriculum-rich destinations in Europe. This historic Belgian town sits at the heart of the Western Front. Cemeteries, memorials, reconstructed...
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The Power of Place: Learning in Dorset’s Natural Landscape
Where a child learns can be just as important as what they learn. At Cumulus Outdoors, we are lucky to be based in one of the most visually striking landscapes in the...
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+Adventure: Going beyond the expected - Q&A
We talk to Matt Healey, Adventure Growth Lead at Field Studies Council about their new +Adventure residential trips.
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Keeping French Fun!
The best way to learn a language is to be immersed, and Voulez-Vous is fully French and fully fun from the start to the very end!
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Summer at Hindleap Warren: Where Confidence Grows Outdoors
Summer at Hindleap Warren has always felt particularly special. Deer roam freely, the forest floor warms beneath your feet, and the air buzzes with the kind of energy that only comes from...
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Best UK Day Trips & Immersive Experiences Teachers Are Booking in 2026
Teachers! If you're already eyeing options to make the rest of your classes year fun filled with some great out of the classroom learning. Then look no further. Our site is full...
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Why Residential School Trips matter across all Key Stages
Planning a residential in the North East? Kabannas Newcastle offers teachers a safe, central and budget-friendly base in the heart of the city. With easy access to cultural landmarks, curriculum-linked attractions and...
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School Trip Accreditation
Lots of education providers sign up to a number of trusts and associations who inspect their potential members, before awarding them accreditation badges. But what do these badges mean for schools?
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