All EVOLVE Advice articles
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News & IdeasStudy shows North-South differences in residential visits
The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC) has published a report revealing regional differences in provision of school residential visits — and changes in provision since before the pandemic and financial crisis.
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News & IdeasHow to plan a successful snowsport visit
These practical tips and guidance will help to lead safe and memorable school ski trips in Europe and further affield.
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ColumnContracts and waivers: need to know
Jake Wiid, director at EVOLVE Advice, looks at what to keep in mind when making a booking or passing on details and the responsibilities and risks of entering into a legally binding agreement.
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News & IdeasEVC course to cover hands-on training and school trip scenarios
The course for educational visit coordinators will take place in November at Château d’Ebblinghem in Northern France and is open to EVCs of any experience level.
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ColumnLove your local learning area
When is a local area visit ‘routine’ and when do I need approval? Angela Willerton explains what you need to know to make learning outside the classroom a regular part of your teaching.
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ColumnResidentials: key considerations for teachers to make
Jake Wiid, adviser and director at EVOLVE Advice, talks us through a range of considerations to discuss when taking pupils on overnight visits.
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ColumnReassuring parents and carers about school trips
Andy Smith from EVOLVE Advice on what schools can do to ensure families feel informed and reassured about educational visits.
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News & IdeasFuture of educational visits discussed at EVC conference
EVCs and senior school leaders came together for the National Educational Visits Conference in London, hosted by reporter and presenter, Louise Beale.
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News & IdeasNational Educational Visits Conference promises an ‘inspiring day’
EVCs and school/curriculum leaders can book their place to attend the National Educational Visits Conference which takes place in London on 13th June, organised by EVOLVE Advice.
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ColumnHow to prevent incidents and manage emergencies on visits
Jake Wiid from EVOLVE Advice explains how to be ready for when something unexpected happens on a school trip.
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ColumnStaff-student ratios: effective supervision for educational visits
‘What is the ratio?’ is one of the most common questions EVOLVE Advice are asked about. Jake Wiid explains the answer.
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News & IdeasRegister for educational visits coordinators launched by EVOLVE Advice
The register aims to raise the profile of EVCs and their role in ensuring the safety and effective management of educational visits.
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ColumnWeighing up the cost and benefits of a school trip abroad
Balancing the benefits of overseas educational visits with the cost, EVOLVE Advice’s Jake Wiid outlines why school trips abroad are so important.
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FeaturesTeachers immersed in real-life scenarios for training experience
We report back from an educational visit training experience like no other, where teachers and EVCs explain to School Travel Organiser the benefits of cooperative planning when it comes to school trips.
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FeaturesHow to use the STAGED approach when planning educational visits
When planning a visit and undertaking a risk assessment, teachers and EVCs can use STAGED to guide the thinking process. So, what does it mean and how can it help?
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ColumnAnswers to your most asked questions about school trips
Jake Wiid at EVOLVE Advice, which supports schools in planning and running educational visits, gives the lowdown on staff/student ratios, using particular providers and more.