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We believe that young people should have access to frequent, continuous and progressive experiences in the school grounds, educational visits further afield, and residentials, and that these experiences should be utilised as a tool for teaching, learning and delivering the curriculum.
This blog aims to support teaching and learning outside of the classroom.If you are interested in writing for us, please email Emily Carlill at emily.carlill@lotc.org.uk.
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Category Archives: Study, Sports & Cultural Tours
Bringing learning to life through virtual trips
For decades, overseas educational visits have played an instrumental role in bringing historical events to life, especially in building a connection between students and the horrors of the First and Second World Wars. Trips to battlefields and memorials help to … Continue reading
The past, the present and the future of school travel
Blog post written by Caroline Cudworth, Marketing Assistant Manager at Rayburn Tours. 2020 – the year the world came to a standstill. No one ever saw it coming, but in a matter of weeks flights stopped, borders closed and people … Continue reading
The five sensory benefits of a school trip abroad
Blog post written by: Danielle West, Marketing Coordinator at Rayburn Tours. The way we learn is a characteristic that makes each person unique. It’s as much a part of our identity as our appearance, speech, interests and values. That’s why … Continue reading
‘School trips disrupt learning’ and other educational travel myths
Group travel specialists Rayburn Tours disprove some of the common beliefs regarding extra-curricular escapades. When teachers begin planning a school trip, the road ahead can look like a daunting journey of red tape and flaming hoops, and the easiest escape … Continue reading
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So much more than just a History Tour Guide…
Blog post written by: Sophie Lamb, Graphic Designer at Rayburn Tours. When most people think of a tour guide, they picture someone at the helm of a group of people, microphone and flag in tow, reciting ‘on your left…’ and … Continue reading
Why take students on an exchange?
Blog post written by: Pauline Stirling, retired Primary and Secondary School Teacher; a British Council Schools, eTwinning and a Teach SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) Ambassador; and Duke of Edinburgh Award Expedition Assessor. I organised my first international residential trip in … Continue reading
Learning Outside the Classroom 