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Outdoor learning and educational visits advice and guidance
Guidance update: what is expected of outdoor learning centres or other such facilities.
“…some establishments may not have the knowledge or experience to distinguish between different providers.”
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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".
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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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Outdoor education participants with medical conditions.
Planning arrangements for visits and activities should be sufficiently flexible to support them.
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New guidance – outdoor education participants with autism.
These youngsters have “the same entitlement to these opportunities” says update.
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Outdoor education group safety in crowded places.
“Children and young people are particularly vulnerable in a crowd” says updated guidance.
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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.
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Group safety at water margins outdoor education guidance update.
Making the most of opportunities for learning, play, enjoyment and challenge.
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Guidance for using swimming pools during off-site visits.
It should be clearly identified as part of your visit, advises update.
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Selecting external providers and facilities guidance for outdoor education now available.
They should be thoroughly researched and judged suitable, says update.
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Contracts and waivers guidance for learning outside the classroom visits.
Ensure that you have authority from your employer before you enter into any contract.
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Updated guidance on overseas outdoor education visits: how the curriculum is enhanced.
The potential benefits and learning outcomes from overseas visits.
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During July 2025, we added one new OEAP National Guidance document, revised eleven existing documents and made minor amendments to five others. We added ten new Welsh translations of existing documents and revised seven others.
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Update: using external providers for educational visits.
“An establishment has a duty of care to the participants on every visit” says guidance.
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Outdoor education and the visits and package travel regulations.
Updated guidance urges that “you should carefully read the terms and conditions”.
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New autism focussed outdoor education guidance released.
How to ensure that participants with autism get the best out of educational visits.
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Outdoor education regarding participants with medical conditions.
"Planning arrangements for visits and activities should be sufficiently flexible" says updated guidance.
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Outdoor education camping guidance: the importance of planning, preparation and leadership.
Making the most of "a great way for young people to learn life skills".
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Each month we amend the OEAP National Guidance Updates page to show how many documents we have revised in the previous month.
During June we revised two OEAP National Guidance documents, and made minor amendments to two others.
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Outdoor education guidance for countryside visits.
Why you need to be aware of particular issues in the area you will be visiting...
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Revised outdoor education guidance for safe use of swimming pools.
Appropriate management and supervision are required at all times.
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Updated overseas visits outdoor education guidance now available.
New Government guidance makes travel from Dover to Calais easier.
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Offsite visits: dealing with issues involving drinking, drugs and smoking.
Some of the questions to consider when planning a visit.
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During May we revised two OEAP National Guidance documents, and made minor amendments to two others. We added 30 new Welsh translations, and revised two others.
You can find links to the documents in the table of amendments.
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Newly updated guidance regarding hosting a homestay.
They can provide rich learning and development opportunities for young people...
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What to do if someone is bitten or stung while learning outside the classroom.
Updated guidance for everything from dog bites to insect stings...
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Update: hiring a coach for outdoor education purposes.
Guidance on the selection of a suitable provider...
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Necessary qualifications for leading or advising on adventure activities.
Information from awarding bodies about their qualifications.
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During April we added one new OEAP National Guidance document, revised 13 others, and made a minor amendment to one other. We added 5 new Welsh translations, revised another and made a minor amendment to another.
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How to write an establishment policy for outdoor learning and off-site visits.
The policy detail will depend upon a number of key factors says download.
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