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School Trip Index

There’s nothing more powerful than seeing how school trips can transform students and offer them breakthrough moments that go beyond the classroom. From cultural exploration to the excitement of discovering new places, these visits spark children’s curiosity and introduce them to ideas and possibilities they might not otherwise encounter.

PGL Beyond is the UK’s leading outdoor education provider, and through our network of four brands – PGL, NST, European Study Tours and StudyLink Tours – has over 200 years of collective experience. Throughout this time, there has been a commitment to providing life-changing school trips, with young people at the heart of everything we do.

This year, we’re proud to unveil the very first annual School Trip Index, which focuses on the importance of school trips and how they help shape young lives.

Read the full PGL Beyond School Trip Index

In the report, we reveal:

  • The evolution of the school trip
  • The trends driving the school trip experience
  • The countries and activities young people are most excited to explore
  • The benefits of school trips, both inside and outside of the classroom
  • How school trips help to build skills for life and support wellbeing
  • Real insights from parents, students and teachers
  • A look to the future

In the report, we reveal:

  • The evolution of the school trip
  • The trends driving the school trip experience
  • The countries and activities young people are most excited to explore
  • The benefits of school trips, both inside and outside of the classroom
  • How school trips help to build skills for life and support wellbeing
  • Real insights from parents, students and teachers
  • A look to the future
Three people stand indoors under curved, purple-lit architecture, looking upward and appearing engaged with their surroundings.

Within the report you’ll also hear from our educational experts and PGL Beyond leaders, including:

Anthony Jones, CEO at PGL Beyond

Anthony has over 25 years of experience leading businesses across a range of sectors. He joined PGL Beyond in April 2020 and has been driving the business’s transformation, development and success ever since.

Dr John Allan, Head of Impact & Breakthrough Learning, PGL Beyond

A leading academic in Sports Pedagogy, Psychology and Adventure Education, with a PhD in Positive Psychology and Building Psychological Resilience through Outdoor Adventure, Dr Allan is passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences outside the classroom.

Linda Green, Head of Product Portfolio, PGL Beyond.

Linda began her career in educational travel over three decades ago with PGL Beyond sub-brand European Study Tours, and is now the organisation’s Head of Product Portfolio, overseeing all brands within the network.

From the battlefields of the Somme to the Colosseum of Rome

PGL Beyond offers the perfect backdrop to support children’s development, not just educationally but also in regards to their personality and wellbeing. When a school trip is done well, it’s more than just a break from the timetable, it opens up a child’s mind to a world of opportunities.

Read the full PGL Beyond School Trip Index
Logos of PGL, NST, European Study Tours, and StudyLink Tours in light blue color on a white background.