Classics

International School Travel is Back!

After pressing pause on international school trips, today is a long-awaited day. The Department for Education has given the much anticipated go ahead for schools to take students abroad. Cue cheers...
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The resilience of our children in unprecedented times

On the 20th March 2020, I sat penning this article as our world entered a period of unprecedented change, as the COVID-19 virus threatened to interrupt all areas of our day to day lives. Even now,...

Around the world in 10 cultures

As the school year flies by, many teachers will already be thinking about the last week of term in July, and how to leave their students in high spirits as they break up for the summer. A lot of...

The five sensory benefits of a school trip abroad

The way we learn is a characteristic that makes each person unique. It’s as much a part of our identity as our appearance, speech, interests and values. That’s why every child deserves the chance...

10 Most Common Homework Excuses

It’s back to school after the festive fun and we’re guessing there will be a fair few homework excuses coming in from your students this week! From homework-hungry hounds to broken...

Comparing Classical Italy

Herculaneum vs Pompeii

My adventure continues with the Danetre and Southbrook Learning Village group on their geography trip in Sorrento. Today we visited Herculaneum and Pompeii and I am sure many people are wondering why...

2016, a Year to Remember

With the festive season just around the corner and 2016 drawing to a close, we thought it only right to take a moment to reflect on what a fantastic year it’s been here at Rayburn Tours....

Top 6 benefits of an international trip

There are countless benefits to be gained from taking your students out of the classroom and into the wider world. Whether you’re taking a short hop across the Channel, heading deep into the heart...