Each year, the D-Day commemorations provide an opportunity to pause, reflect and honour the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of those who helped shape the course of history. This year’s D-Day weekend was particularly moving, with a host of events taking place across Normandy and several special occasions hosted at our Château du Baffy, bringing together […]
By Ian Foxall, Managing Director, Select School Travel At Select School Travel, we know that successful educational tours are built on more than great destinations. They rely on expert planning, trusted local knowledge, and a commitment to providing safe and meaningful learning experiences for every student. Over the past year, we have strengthened our Italian […]
Educational visits have long been recognised as one of the most effective ways to bring classroom learning to life. While textbooks, discussions and coursework provide essential foundations, there is something uniquely powerful about experiencing a subject in the real world. The UK offers an extraordinary range of educational opportunities, making it an ideal destination for […]
Planning a school trip can be an exciting endeavor, and there are numerous possibilities depending on your location, budget, and the interests of the students. We have pulled together some general trends that are gaining popularity in the education and travel sectors. Here are some school trip ideas for 2024 & 2025: Environmental Education: With […]
Read PART THREE of our special guest blog post by Jon Clarke, Shadow Headteacher at Walsall Academy, on their fantastic Everest Base Camp expedition. The reasoning, the challenges, and the student learning experience… Catch up on Part 1 Catch up on Part 2 Part 3 As we progressed higher and higher we found costs rose up to $5 […]
What’s the aim of the SCO course? The Snowsport Course Organiser (SCO) course is there to provide trip leaders with the necessary information on how to run a successful snowsports trip to the mountains. This is now something that a lot of schools require of a party leader ahead of travelling. What are the benefits […]
Read PART ONE of our special guest blog post by Jon Clarke, Shadow Headteacher at Walsall Academy, on their fantastic Everest Base Camp expedition. The reasoning, the challenges, and the student learning experience… Part 1 Planning and then managing a school visit to the vast majority of Britain’s population fills them with a sense of […]
Read PART TWO of our special guest blog post by Jon Clarke, Shadow Headteacher at Walsall Academy, on their fantastic Everest Base Camp expedition. The reasoning, the challenges, and the student learning experience… Catch up on Part 1 here Part 2 This was 2 years before we set a boot in Nepal – as I have […]
An activities week offers your students the opportunity of unique and memorable experiences, and a chance to mix with other pupils and build confidence.A trip to Barcelona is a great choice to offer as part of your activities week programme in 2017. Below are five great excursions that your students can experience: Camp Nou Stadium Camp Nou has been […]
