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The Big Ski Trip Debate – Flight vs. Coach

In the last two and a half months, I have been lucky enough to accompany two schools on their ski trips, flying in February and travelling by coach at Easter. Having experienced both types of...

Free Classroom Resource: Challenge of Natural Hazards Knowledge Organiser

We’ve compiled a ready-to-use classroom resource for you and your pupils – a Knowledge Organiser covering the theme of Tectonic Hazards, from the Challenge of Natural Hazards unit section of the...

Top 5 things to look out for on a prep school ski trip

Having just been away with a prep group, these are my top 5 things to consider when looking for your prep school’s next ski trip

How does an Easter ski trip to Andorra compare to February half term?

I won’t lie, I was a little apprehensive about going skiing later on in the season, having experienced Andorra already this February half term and having had an amazing time. However, now I’ve...
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Rayburn Tours buys Essex-based Sports Tours Ltd to expand travel opportunities for young people

School travel specialist Rayburn Tours is pleased to announce its purchase of the Essex-based company Sports Tours Ltd – a leading provider of UK tournaments and European tours for the youth sports...
Sestriere

Sherborne Girls School hit Sestrière’s slopes

Earlier this month, Sherborne Girls School headed to the Italian resort of Sestrière for a ski trip to remember. With its high-altitude, dramatic mountain landscapes, slopes to suit all levels and...
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How can an international trip lead to success?

Taking your students out of the classroom on a school trip and immersing them into a totally new culture is one of the most rewarding experiences you can give. Being able to visit the countries that...
The Northern Lights in Iceland

Will I see the Northern Lights?

Whilst we can’t answer that question, we can tell you what they are, what affects your chances of seeing them, why Iceland is one of the best places on Earth to see them and how you can track them.
Le Grand Massif

Choosing the right resort for your school ski trip – top 3 recommendations

Seeking big ski areas, well-groomed pistes, high altitude skiing and spectacular views? We’ve got you covered with our new trips to the French Alps. France’s proximity to the UK makes it the...

Is language learning a dying art?

The continued decline of modern language teaching and learning across the UK has been given much press coverage over the past five years. With an official from the Department for Education admitting...

Bringing the Outside World into Belper School

I’m up early and feeling the pleasant pressure of attending and presenting a careers talk hosted by Belper School. It’s the second year running for me and it’s a great opportunity to share my...

A guide to branding your music ensemble

Branding is all about creating an image that captures who you are as an ensemble. It’s a feeling, an association, an identity – something that people think of when they hear your name. So to get...