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School StorySouthgate School, Huddersfield (specialist provision, ages 4-16)

Adapt and Thrive

Southgate School in Huddersfield offers specialist provision for children aged 4–16, with outdoor adventures at the heart of its curriculum....

25 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
School StoryGuilsborough Academy

A day at the races

Finley (14), who is partially sighted, spent a day at Silverstone with his class from Guilsborough Academy in Northamptonshire Year 8 went to...

1 May 2026 · 3 min read
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Be inspired by…Alderman Richard Hallam Primary

EVC Wayne Holder looks back on a memorable educational visit when children from Alderman Richard Hallam Primary were flag bearers at an NFL game...

29 Jul 2024

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Be inspired by…Tetherdown Primary School

A mini-residential in year 4 helps prepare children (and their parents and carers) for their year 6 visit.

29 Jul 2024
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Be inspired by…Claremont School

An inspiring story of Claremont School’s local area visit to welcome their annual visitors - the swifts!

29 Jul 2024
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Colchester Prep & High School

Q&A with Chris Rayner, EVC and Head of Outdoor Learning and Global Enrichment at Colchester Prep & High School.

29 Jul 2024
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Be inspired by …Manor Academy

Highlights of a visit year from Manor Academy, Mansfield.

29 Jul 2024
In ConversationAKS Lytham

In conversation with...Nick O’Loughlin Head of Geography

Washing in glacial outflow streams, arguing with Italian officials, and taking the whole of year 7 caving under the Yorkshire Dales are just a few...

28 Mar 2024 · 4 min read
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Be inspired by…Oakwood School

A Visit Leader’s account of a budget-friendly self-led Belgian battlefields tour.

1 Nov 2023
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British School of Barcelona

Q&A with Head and EVC, Judy Dean from the British School of Barcelona

1 Nov 2023