Select School Travel is entering an exciting new chapter, transitioning to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) to help secure the company’s future, protect its independence and recognise the people behind its continued success.
The move marks a significant milestone for the business, reflecting a long-term commitment to its employees, its customers and the future of educational travel.
A new chapter for Select School Travel
Since its establishment in 2015, Select School Travel has continued to build on a proud heritage in school travel, delivering educational tours, school ski trips and memorable experiences for students across the UK and beyond.
Now, the business is taking an important step towards securing its future through an Employee Ownership Trust. This structure allows a trust to hold shares in a company on behalf of its employees, creating a model of collective ownership designed to benefit the team as a whole.
For Select, the decision is about more than a change in ownership. It is about establishing a long-term future for the business, maintaining its independence and preserving the values and relationships that have helped shape the company.
Putting people at the heart of the business
Behind every successful school trip is a dedicated team working to make the experience as smooth, rewarding and memorable as possible.
From the initial enquiry and personalised itinerary planning to the practical arrangements that bring each trip to life, the Select team plays a vital role in supporting teachers and creating opportunities for students to learn beyond the classroom.
The transition to employee ownership recognises the importance of this collective contribution. By placing the business under an ownership structure designed to benefit its employees, Select is reinforcing its belief that its people are fundamental to its long-term success.
Employee ownership is an established model across the UK, but Select believes its move represents a significant development for the school travel sector.
Protecting independence and building for the future
Choosing an Employee Ownership Trust provides Select with a succession structure intended to support the business over the long term.
Rather than focusing solely on an immediate change in ownership, the transition reflects a commitment to continuity, stability and the future development of the company.
It also supports Select’s ambition to continue building strong relationships with schools, teachers and travel partners, while retaining the personal service and specialist expertise that are central to its approach.
For customers, it remains business as usual. The transition will not change the day-to-day service schools receive, and Select’s team will continue to provide the guidance, planning and support that teachers rely on when organising educational tours and school ski trips.
The future of school travel, together
Select School Travel’s move to employee ownership marks the beginning of a new chapter, built around the people who contribute to the business every day.
With its independence at the heart of the decision, Select is looking ahead with a clear focus: continuing to deliver high-quality school travel experiences, strengthening its relationships with customers and partners, and creating a sustainable future for the business and its team.
A new chapter for Select School Travel — protecting our independence and putting our people at the heart of our future.
