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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.
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News & IdeasSchool Travel Forum launches bespoke insurance for school trips
A comprehensive travel insurance product called STF Travel Sure has been designed especially for schools, aiming to give teachers confidence when organising educational visits.
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InformationWe Welcome School Groups
This list was created in October 2020 to inform teachers and educational visit coordinators which attractions were welcoming school visits, as well as the operators and providers happy to help with future plans.
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News & IdeasSchool Travel Forum wants to ensure schools are ‘In Safe Hands’ when residentials restart
School Travel Forum has commissioned a new report, ‘In Safe Hands’, which will outline the protocols needed to be put in place by schools and tour providers to ensure pupils and teachers can travel with confidence when the time is right.
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News & IdeasCouncil for Learning Outside the Classroom releases guide to help teachers
The resource details ways in which teachers can continue to offer outdoor education, taking into consideration the risks posed by the coronavirus pandemic.
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News & IdeasCovid-19: advice for teachers getting ready for life beyond the classroom
The Outdoor Education Advisers’ Panel has issued updated advice for teachers about planning and managing learning outside the classroom.
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News & IdeasConsortium supports schools to re-open by taking learning outdoors
The group has set out a plan to help schools adapt their lessons, curriculum and learning environments as and when they re-open to more pupils.
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News & IdeasConsortium wants greater support for schools and clarity for providers
The leading governing bodies and associations involved in the educational visits sector have joined together to ask for greater clarity and support for schools and educational visit providers during this time of uncertainty.
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FeaturesFormer headteacher and CLOtC chair on inspiration during coronavirus pandemic
Steve Dool says the creativity shown during the pandemic has been inspiring as he advises providers to prepare for an “avalanche of interest”.
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News & IdeasTeachers urge others to support #SaveFutureTravel campaign
Backing ABTA’s calls on the Government to help protect the travel industry, teachers have said we should do what we can.
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News & IdeasCoronavirus: advice and information about school trips
What to do if your visits in the UK and overseas have been affected? We bring together essential information from trusted sources.
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InterviewInterview: Former headteacher Steve Dool on school trip decision-making
Steve Dool is chair of the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC) and is one of the speakers at the ABTA School Travel Seminar in London on 10th March.
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FeaturesPlanning a residential? Here are some top tips to help you from those in the know
There’s never been a better time to start planning a residential trip for your students, but with so much to consider, where do you start? Here are some handy tips and essential advice from those in the know - centres providers - to help you along the way. ...
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News & IdeasTeachers warned by CAA about what to check when booking overseas trips
As schools begin the academic year and consider organising trips for 2019/20, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has warned teachers to check any overseas trips for students are ATOL protected before booking.
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News & IdeasExtra funding will be available for foreign exchange trips
Schools in England will be able to apply for grants to visit partner schools around the world.
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News & IdeasSchools urged to book trips with ABTA approved companies
Schools are being urged to book trips with an Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) approved travel company to ensure support, protection and expertise.
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FeaturesA checklist every teacher should consider when organising school travel
We hear from Perry Sladen, UK centre director for PGL Travel who shares a checklist that teachers should always use when planning a trip.
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News & IdeasNew school trip health and safety advice by DfE
The guidance has been released by the DfE and offers advice on health and safety when planning school trips.
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ColumnTaking the school trip plunge
History teacher Louise Burton talks about how rewarding organising school travel can be and the benefits that come with it.