The City of London School Visits Fund is a great way to help children experience the benefits of learning outside the classroom. If you’re a teacher or group leader planning a trip, you can receive up to £300 towards the cost of a visit to a wide variety of inspiring venues managed by the City Corporation. Ranging from the Barbican and Museum of London to Tower Bridge and Epping Forest, visits can support learning at all key stages across the curriculum. See the full list of venues here .

The fund is available to London schools with at least 35% of pupils in receipt of Pupil Premium and to non-school educational organisations that work with school-age children (special schools do not need to meet the Pupil Premium requirement).

The fund can be used towards any reasonable costs that are necessary to enable the visit to take place, e.g. admission or session fees, transport or staff cover. 

You can apply online here

Before applying you should have the following information available:

• which venue(s) you intend to visit
• estimated date of your visit
• how much you want to apply for
• estimated number of school-age children participating in the visit.

The money will be reimbursed following your visit. Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of your invoice, receipts, paying-in slip and completed evaluation form.

For more information and to apply, please visit here