School trips are on a rapid decline, a study has revealed – with six in ten teachers (61%) admitting they are less likely to plan an educational day out now than they were five years ago.
The cost-of-living has played a major role in the dwindling numbers of school trips, with teachers and parents alike mindful of costs such as travel, entry fees, and additional expenses parents may have to cover.
And a poll of 433 UK teachers found that over half (56%) who have organised a school trip in the last 12 months have had it cancelled or not approved – due to too much paperwork or “red tape”.
Other key reasons for not having a school trip signed off include a lack of school funding, and not enough staff volunteers.
