Teachers, Party Leaders & Department Heads
At STS we aim to provide you with a good network of support and useful information and money saving tips right from the very start. That's why we've developed our Teachers Web Resource, below you'll find a comprehensive directory of carefully chosen resources aimed at supporting your pre-tour, on-tour and post-tour plans and teaching.
Before You Go
We aim to simplify and facilitate your tour-related tasks, using the best resources available. You can pre-book your tour here, access your confirmed school booking details, download your tour's checklist & planning pack, as well as, find useful links. We hope that you find this section useful (maybe you will add it to your Favourites).
You may also find the following services useful –
Currency Converter
Check the exchange rates wherever you’re going with this quick and easy tool.
FCO Advice
Get up to date overseas travel advice for your destination from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office.
FCO Travel Checklist
A handy checklist from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office to help you plan for your trip abroad and stay safe whilst you are there.
Passport Advice
Get full information on passport requirements from the UK Home Office Identity & Passport Service.
Travel Health Information
Health information for travelling abroad.
Weather Conditions
Visit the BBC website to find out what the weather will be like where you're going travelling with 5 day forecasts and monthly averages.
World Time
Set your watch for your trip and find out exactly how many time zones ahead or behind GMT you'll be with this useful world time checker.
Whilst Your Are On Tour
We will provide you with an emergency contact telephone number, should you need to contact us during your tour outside of office hours.
If you intend to take your mobile phone with you then remember to contact your UK mobile network provider to ensure your mobile phone is enabled for international roaming - do this in good time as it can take up to 14 days and you can't do it from overseas. Make sure you also check that your existing handset will work in the country you are travelling to - this is not always the case, particularly outside Europe.
Check with your UK network provider how much it costs for international roaming services, as charges can be very different to calls in the UK. Confirm the current charges just before you leave as they can change at short notice.
When You Return
We would appreciate your valuable feedback which enables us to monitor and improve the service we provide.
Money Saving Tips
Our money saving tips include:
- Visit free local exhibitions and excursions rather than more costly alternatives
- Explore on foot rather than by public transport
- Travelling by coach is an excellent way to keep costs down
- Consider Youth Hostel accommodation rather than a Hotel
Useful Links
Department for Children, Schools & Famililes
Demystifying Risk Assessment
FCO Travel Checklist
Healthcare Abroad Requirements/Vaccinations
Passport Information
Planning an Educational Visit
School Travel Forum
Teachers TV
Email a friend