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Expert advice on educational visits from the team at EVOLVE Advice.
EVOLVE Advice · 2 November 2026Keeping school groups safe in cities abroad
Leading a school trip overseas? Practical advice on risk assessment, communication, supervision and what to do if plans change in a busy city.
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EVOLVE Advice · 18 October 2026Risk assessment: your secret to successful visits
The aim of risk assessment isn’t to remove all risk. It’s to reduce it to a level that’s reasonable for the benefits on offer. Helena Cresswell provides an adviser’s view on risk assessment and how to make this the foundation of inclusive, impactful...
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EVOLVE Advice · 7 October 2026Overseas visits: what's changed since June
Statutory guidance on Allergy Safety in Schools sets out requirements for preventing allergy incidents and supporting children with allergies in school and when offsite on educational visits. We explain how the guidance applies to your educational visits and...
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EVOLVE Advice · 5 August 2026Case study: Unsupervised Children on a Zoo Excursion
An after school care service is fined and subsequently closed by regulators in Australia over failings in risk assessment and supervision. We discuss what happened and lessons for staff planning and leading educational visits.
Read moreEVOLVE Advice · 8 July 2026Allergy Safety in Schools - final guidance published
Statutory guidance on Allergy Safety in Schools sets out requirements for preventing allergy incidents and supporting children with allergies in school and when offsite on educational visits. We explain how the guidance applies to your educational visits and...
Read moreEVOLVE Advice · 29 June 2026Mobile phones & educational visits what the new guidance means for visit leaders
The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 has placed the DfE’s guidance on mobile phones in schools on a statutory footing. From 29 June 2026, headteachers are legally required to have regard to that guidance — meaning the days of treating it as optional...
Read moreEVOLVE Advice · 22 June 2026Top Tips for Hot Trips
With temperatures expected to rise during the summer months, schools should consider the impact of hot weather when planning educational visits and outdoor activities.
Read moreEVOLVE Advice · 14 May 2026New rules for DBS checks: what they mean for learning outside the classroom
The Crime and Policing Act 2026 brings in major changes to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check regulations in England and Wales. The Act significantly expands eligibility for Enhanced DBS checks, particularly for self-employed individuals and those...
Read moreEVOLVE Advice · 4 March 2026Guidance: Medical conditions and allergies
Draft statutory guidance on allergy safety and managing medical conditions in schools is open for consultation. What does it mean for schools and your educational visits?
Read moreEVOLVE Advice · 17 February 2026Proposed updates to KSCIE
Guidance on children who are questioning their gender will be included as a new section in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) statutory safeguarding guidance, in proposals set out by the Department for Education. Read our summary of the guidance and...
Read moreEVOLVE Advice · 20 February 20257.1j Visiting Cities
New OEAP National Guidance on visiting cities. Covers risk assessment, security, group management and communication. Read our summary of the guidance and its changes.
Read moreEVOLVE Advice · 19 November 20247.1b Duke of Edinburgh's Award Expeditions
Important guidance for DofE expeditions, including what to do when using an Approved Activity Provider (AAP). Updated OEAP National Guidance. Read our summary of the guidance and its changes.
Read moreEVOLVE Advice · 19 November 20244.4q Visits with External Participants
New educational visits guidance from OEAP sets out what you need to do if you want to invite external participants on your school trips. This may be students who are no-longer (or not yet) enrolled, or participants from other organisations.
Read moreEVOLVE Advice · 15 January 2024Managing medical emergencies on educational visits
Advice on how to prevent and manage medical emergencies on educational visits. This article includes lessons learned from the coroner’s report into a fatality on an overseas visit.
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EVOLVE Advice · 10 October 2023World Mental Health Day: Guidance for schools running educational visits
This World Mental Health Day, we summarise guidance for schools on Mental Health and educational visits.
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EVOLVE Advice · 18 September 2023Should tracking devices be allowed on educational visits?
Jake Wiid, of EVOLVE Advice offers advice on the use of tracking devices on educational visits. What do schools and settings need to consider when deciding their policy on tracking devices?
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