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Outdoor learning and educational visits advice and guidance

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An introduction to OEAP National Guidance
…and how to use this valuable outdoor education guidance resource.
#oeapng #outdooreducation

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26.02.2026 11:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Guidance regarding members of a management board or governing body Visit the post for more.

Guidance regarding members of a management board or governing body.
Outdoor education update emphasises the importance of a β€˜critical friend’.
#OEAPNG #outdooreducation

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20.02.2026 12:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Updated: a model critical incident plan for outdoor education employers.
The plan should be tested using scenario training says guidance.
#oeapng #outdooreducation

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12.02.2026 16:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Overseas outdoor education visits – where and whether to go.
The five criteria that will help decide on the viability of a learning outside the classroom venture.
#outdooreducation #OEAPNG

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04.02.2026 14:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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During January we revised four National Guidance documents and made minor amendments to four others. We added 20 new Welsh translations, revised two existing documents and made minor amendments to four others.
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#educationalvisits #outdoorlearning #oeapng

01.02.2026 11:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Update: Vetting and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks.
A robust engagement process which includes vetting ensures that staff are suitable.
#oeapng #outdooreducation

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30.01.2026 11:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hosting a homestay in your own home – guidance update.
They can provide rich learning and development opportunities for young people.
#homestay #oeapng

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21.01.2026 12:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Provider-led study and sports tours outdoor education guidance.
Combining travel, accommodation and learning activities.
#oeapng #outdooreducation

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14.01.2026 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Guidance for those responsible for managing an Outdoor Education Adviser.
How to have a clear understanding of your role and responsibilities.
#outdooreducation #oeapng

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07.01.2026 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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During December, we added one new National Guidance document and made minor amendments to two others. We also added four new Welsh translations of existing guidance documents.
See the table of amendments.
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#educationalvisits #outdoorlearning #oeapng

02.01.2026 11:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Local authority corporate parenting and outdoor education.
Balancing responsibilities as an employer or when selecting external providers.
#oeapng #outdooreducation

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18.12.2025 11:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Requirements and recommendations for outdoor education employers Visit the post for more.

Requirements and recommendations for outdoor education employers.
Updated guidance for people in senior or controlling positions.
#oeapng #outdooreducation

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12.12.2025 12:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Updated outdoor education guidance: the status, remit and rationale of OEAP NG.
Focusing on the management of outdoor learning and off-site visits.
#outdooreducation

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04.12.2025 11:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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During November, we revised 8 National Guidance documents and made minor amendments to 5 others. We also revised 6 Welsh translations of existing guidance documents and made minor amendments to 3 others.
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#outdoorlearning #educationalvisits #oeapng

01.12.2025 10:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The significant benefits that unaccompanied expeditions can bring.
Unaccompanied expeditions are NOT unsupervised says outdoor education guidance.
#outdooreducation #OEAPNG

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27.11.2025 12:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Field studies guidance for outdoor education.
Enhancing learning in all areas of study.
#oeapng #outdooreducation

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20.11.2025 12:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Outdoor education – the importance of understanding the threat posed by terrorism.
Reducing your vulnerability, but carrying on normally...
#oeapng #outdooreducation

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12.11.2025 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Updated learning outside the classroom guidance reveals top 6 benefits of overseas visits.
How to decide which countries to visit – and why.
#oeapng #outdooreducation

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06.11.2025 10:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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During October 2025, we revised one National Guidance document. We also revised two Welsh translations of existing guidance documents and made minor amendments to two others.
See the table of amendments.
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#outdoorlearning #educationalvisits #oeapng

01.11.2025 10:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Guidance for outdoor education volunteers updated.
Many organisations reply on voluntary help carrying out a variety of significant roles.
#oeapng #outdooreducation

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30.10.2025 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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28.10.2025 16:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Guidance regarding insurance relevant to outdoor learning and offsite visits.
Pay particular attention to the exclusions and limits of indemnity says update...
#insurance #outdooreducation

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23.10.2025 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Learning outside the classroom guidance for places of worship.
Updated guidance includes other places regarded as sacred.
#oeapng #learningoutsidetheclassroom

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17.10.2025 11:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Guidance update: what is expected of outdoor learning centres or other such facilities.
β€œβ€¦some establishments may not have the knowledge or experience to distinguish between different providers.”
#oeapng #outdooreducation

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10.10.2025 11:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Outdoor learning roles and their inter-dependence.
"Establishments should have access to expert advice, such as from a competent Outdoor Education Adviser".
#oeapng #outdooreducation

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03.10.2025 09:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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During September 2025, we revised seven OEAP National Guidance documents and made a minor amendment to one other. We also revised three Welsh translations of existing guidance documents and made a minor amendment to one other.
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#oeapng #outdoorlearning #educationalvisits

02.10.2025 16:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Outdoor education participants with medical conditions.
Planning arrangements for visits and activities should be sufficiently flexible to support them.
#oeapng #outdooreducation

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24.09.2025 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New guidance – outdoor education participants with autism.
These youngsters have β€œthe same entitlement to these opportunities” says update.
#oeapng #outdooreducation

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17.09.2025 12:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Outdoor education group safety in crowded places.
β€œChildren and young people are particularly vulnerable in a crowd” says updated guidance.
#oeapng #outdooreducation

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10.09.2025 09:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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During August 2025, we revised four National Guidance documents and three Welsh translations of existing guidance documents.

You can find links to the documents in the table of amendments.
oeapng.info/ng-documents...
#oeapng #outdoorlearning #educationalvisits

08.09.2025 14:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0