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Browse our educational visits features and articles from the magazine and online exclusive posts. Read on for inspiration and advice from The EVC Magazine, EVOLVE Advice and guest writers.
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New funding launched to revive educational visits to cultural venues
year six residential trips
Data from Teacher Tapp gives a snapshot of year 6 residentials in 2026.
The Field Studies Council calls for outdoor learning to be on national Curriculum
The Field Studies Council calls for outdoor learning to be on national Curriculum
Breaking Barriers: Helping Every Child Get Outdoors
Breaking Barriers: Helping Every Child Get Outdoors
Get growing to win a farm visit and funds for your gardening projects
Get growing to win a farm visit and funds for your gardening projects
Free CLOtC membership for schools – apply today
Develop your learning outside the classroom with support from the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom. Twenty FREE memberships funded by The EVC Magazine.
Stronger protections for children with medical conditions in schools
Draft statutory guidance on allergy safety and medication conditions in schools is now out for consultation. Find out more.
Immersed in EVC Training
What happens when you combine EVC Training and a teacher pre-visit? EVOLVE Advice joined forces with PGL Beyond to take twenty lucky EVCs on an immersive EVC Training Visit to Normandy.
Out of this world
In January, Visions in Education (VIE) took a group of teachers on their annual inspection visit to the Euro Space Centre. EVC Magazine’s Alexandra Briggs joined them for an out-of-this-world experience.
From training room to Omaha Beach
In July 2025, Equity and EVOLVE Advice welcomed teachers to Normandy for an immersive showcase combining EVC training with first-hand destination experience. From Pegasus Bridge to Omaha Beach, participants explored excursions, accommodation and logistics exactly as their students would. The result? Greater confidence, valuable peer connections and practical insight — proving that seeing a school visit in action is one of the most powerful steps when planning overseas travel.