Training Courses

  • EVC Training

    Educational Visits Coordinator (EVC) Training – 1 Day (6 hours)

    To increase awareness, knowledge and understanding of the issues relating to off-site visits to give competence and confidence to those in, or likely to be in, this role and senior managers responsible for visits and off-site activities. Roles and responsibilities, risk management and visit planning understanding are key components. The course will draw upon existing experience and understanding. The course includes core elements and key messages devised and recognised by the Outdoor Education Advisers’ Panel (OEAP).

  • Visit Leader Training

    Visit Leader Training – 1 Day (6 hours)

    Provides training in the principles of off-site risk management and the management of educational visits and off-site activities. This includes both theoretical and practical elements of risk management. Please come dressed to be outside. Recommended for ITT and NQT in particular. An OEAP recognised course.

  • EVC Update Training

    EVC Update Training (3 hours)

    For those who completed their original EVC Training more than 3 years ago or who wish to refresh their understanding. It will provide a clear revision of the principles involved in risk / visit management and cover latest thinking and cases. Attendees are encouraged to share their experiences. An OEAP recognised course.

  • Group Leader Awareness Workshop

    Group Leader Awareness Workshop (2.5 hours)

    This workshop covers the key elements of risk and visit management in addition to an overview of the key regulations. There is some group work looking at key scenarios.. This training can be conducted in school after the school day as a “twilight session”, with a school staff. It can help to endorse the position of the EVC in the school and to provide a staff team with a shared understanding of the core principles of risk/ visit management.

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Outdoor Learning Cards – 1 Day (6 hours)

Outdoor Learning Cards is a tool to enable primary school staff undertake more work outside the classroom.   The Outdoor Learning Cards activities contribute directly to a wide range of educational and development aims for young people and cover four elements of Outdoor Learning that can be delivered on a school/youth club site and surrounding environment:

  • Orienteering – developing map reading skills

  • Team Building and Problem Solving – how to challenge your teams

  • Bouldering – Use of low level climbing walls

  • Journeying – Local visits organised by young people

The Cards are supported by a Handbook and CD that provide detailed information on all aspects of activity delivery. All key elements for succcessful delivery are explored further in the 6 hour training course. The course provides an introduction to the use of this valuable educational resource pack.  An OEAP recognised course.

Please note that training by itself does not deliver competence.  Competent leaders and staff provide the school with confidence that they understand clearly how they might need to adapt their approach to deal with “hic-cups” e.g.  security alerts, travel disruptions etc.  Competence comprises relevant experience, training and common sense.  We would encourage schools to clearly understand the importance of developing the experience of their school staff.