Latest Opinions
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ColumnLegal liabilities for schools arranging their own overseas trips
Solicitor Claire Mulligan sets out what all schools need to know when arranging their own overseas trips including legal liabilities and duty of care.
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ColumnWhat the dual citizenship passport changes mean for school visits
Silvia Avvertenza, senior operations manager at tour operator Rayburn Tours, explains what the new dual citizenship passport rules mean for pupils and staff travelling overseas.
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ColumnManaging school groups safely in crowded places and cities
How to manage the risks in crowded places while still providing enriching experiences when visiting popular destinations.
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ColumnNew curriculum: young people need these experiences now
James Blake, CEO of YHA (England & Wales) and chair of Access Unlimited, on why we can’t wait to give young people vital experiences.
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ColumnForging real resilience without technology through outdoor learning
Nigel Miller, CEO of the Active Learning Group, on why outdoor learning matters more than ever and developing digital resilience.
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ColumnResidentials: the value of offline experiences for online students
Dr Martina Geromin explains how residential trips are proving vital for online school students, offering immersive experiences that build face-to-face social skills.
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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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ColumnWe can’t afford to stop talking about ‘boys in crisis’
Dr John Allan, head of impact and breakthrough learning at PGL Beyond, discusses how residential programmes deconstruct stereotypes and enable young men to be themselves.
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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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ColumnBuilding essential life skills through outdoor experiences
Dr John Allan, head of impact and breakthrough learning at PGL Beyond, discusses how adventure and travel can grow vital soft skills in young people.
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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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ColumnMake school trips more sustainable with these five helpful tips
Petra Albrecht at Diversity Travel has shared five tips for schools to lower their carbon footprint of overseas trips and make travel more sustainable.
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ColumnABTA: How will school trips to Europe work with an entry/exit system?
Luke Petherbridge, director of public affairs at ABTA, discusses how educational visits might look for pupils heading to the continent with an entry/exit system in place.
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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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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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ColumnHow one EVC plans educational visits for the whole school
Wayne Holder, educational visits coordinator at Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School in Leicester, talks us through his organising process for school trips, starting from the initial idea, through to evaluation.
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ColumnAre classrooms the enemy? Outward Bound Trust CEO on the Let Us Out campaign
Chief executive of The Outward Bound Trust, Martin Davidson, on why they’ve launched the Let Us Out campaign for residentials.
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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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ColumnWays schools can reduce their environmental impact when travelling
Jake Wiid, senior adviser at EVOLVE Advice, on considerations for schools looking for a more sustainable approach