Reassurance you can rely on

Alongside the service and support schools experience day to day, our accreditations and awards provide independent confirmation that Next Generation Travel meets recognised standards for educational travel.

We hold all the trade body licenses including ATOL, ABTA, STF and LOtC so that you can be confident that your trip is financially protected and safe in our hands. 

Why accreditations matter to schools

Accreditations are not just logos, they provide reassurance that safety and safeguarding are taken seriously, with systems and processes in place which are regularly reviewed, ensuring we meet external standards, not just internal ones.  At Next Generation Travel all brands hold a range of industry accreditations that relate directly to the needs of schools.  Together, they help ensure trips are delivered in a way that protects students, staff and schools.
  • Educational travel quality
  • Safety management and safeguarding
  • Financial protection
  • Responsible and ethical operation
Speak to a subject specialist or explore our educational trips to find out more.

School Travel Forum Member

As a full member of the School Travel Forum, our brands adhere to a rigorous Code of Practice and Safety Management Standards, that meet the requirements of DCSF guidelines and are externally verified each year.

Our flight was cancelled on the Sunday evening ahead of the Monday morning. Carole kept in contact throughout the night as our tour operator and Leanne was on call - she was amazing! I cannot thank the team enough for managing to reschedule the trip. The customer service was exceptional and made a potentially very stressful situation very calm for me to deal with as trip leader. The advice and communication was excellent. This is why I wouldn't go with anyone but WST. The best school tour operator anyone could wish for - we know we are in safe hands with WST, no matter how big or small the problem might be.
St Mary's College • Trip to NYC

 

These standards reinforce our commitment to maintaining consistently high standards across all brands, which are listed individually on the STF website.

Learning Outside The Classroom

 

The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC) is a national charity that champions all learning that happens beyond the classroom (LOtC).

Using a provider of LOtC who holds the LOtC Quality Badge gives you peace of mind that they have been assessed for their quality of risk management and their education.

You will find our details on the CLOtC website under each individual brand name; WST, Anglia Tours, Study Experiences, Sport Experiences. 

 

Best School Tour Operator

We were delighted to win Best School School Tour Operator as Next Generation Travel at the School Travel awards in 2023, with WST now a six times winner of the award.

As finalists in 2024 and 2025 the School Travel Awards recognised our continued commitment to going the extra mile for primary and secondary schools.

Organised by School Travel Organiser magazine, this special celebration of learning outside the classroom, raises the profile and importance of school visits offering teachers reassurance and confidence that recognised standards of delivery are being met. 

 

Customer Service Excellence

Customer Service Excellence is a UK Government‑backed standard that recognises organisations delivering high levels of service to their customers.

Next Generation Travel are the only school tour operator to hold the Customer Service Excellence accreditation, providing independent reassurance we are responsive and consistent in our  communication with customers, that we ensure customers needs are understood and acted on, so they can rely our teams. 

I really feel that the service you provide is seamless, so easy to follow and understand and for any school who is new to going on tour such a huge asset. It is quite obvious why you have been voted best, because your whole approach from beginning to end is outstanding.

Boldon School

 

Supporting our people so they can support our customers

Investors in People Gold recognises organisations that invest in their people through leadership, development and ways of working and we are proud to hold the Investors in People Gold accreditation. 
Teachers frequently mention the value of working with our people who understand their school, respond quickly and provide calm, reliable support.  By investing in our people, we support these long term relationships and service continuity that schools rely on. 
I cannot thank Ilona enough for the huge amount of work she has put into our trip. This was my first time organising a trip abroad and she was extremely patient with me. She was very reliable and if I had any question, she’d answer my emails straight away with the information I needed. She has made our trip what it was. A very successful experience for me as staff and for our students.
John Taylor Free School • France

Anglia Tours for the Armed Forces

 

Anglia has twenty five years of experience of providing the full range of quality Battlefield Studies and Staff Rides for the Armed Forces.

We provide battlefield studies that range from a Realities of War package for the Initial Training Group, through battlefield studies for regular and reserve units, to high level staff rides for major UK and NATO headquarters.  

We are proud to hold the Silver Award which recognises our support and aligned values with the Armed Forces Covenant.

 

International Guild of Battlefield Guides

 

The International Guild of Battlefield Guides elevate the standard and practice of battlefield guiding, promote the education of battlefield guides and visitors, and encourage the sharing of knowledge, experience and values.

 

Anglia Tours as part of Next Generation Travel are  proud to be a partner of the International Guild of Battlefield Guides and ensuring that our guides and tour managers operate to the same exceptional levels.

 

Testimonials

We put you at the heart of everything we do – but don’t just take our word for it. Our customers speak for themselves when they talk about the trips we offer and our commitment to each tour.

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Best travel company I have used in 30 years teaching and running trips.
Reading Blue Coat School
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Please can you pass on my thanks to both John and Sean who did a fantastic job as our guides on Friday. They were engaging and exceptionally knowledgeable which was noted by both staff and pupils. I would thoroughly recommend you as a tour provider, and hope to use you guys again in the future!

We definitely will be looking to re-book with you for next academic year
Etone College
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Amazing trip! Will definitely go again. They were incredibly thorough and responsive every step of the way! I constantly felt supported, all of my questions got answered, and I was incredibly prepared for my trip as a result! A phenomenal experience!
Ashlawn School
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I would just like to say a more personal thank you. This was by a mile, the most organised school tour I have ever been on. I could not fault the level of communication and response rate after my many questions.
Woodlands School, Disneyland Paris Netball Festival
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