LONGTOWN EDUCATIONAL VISITS ADVISORY SERVICE

We provide comprehensive, affordable and personalised advice, guidance and training to Local Authorities, Trusts and schools. Our packages will enable your schools to offer high quality programmes of educational visits and outdoor learning without compromising the safety of staff or students.

Our service offers

  • Value for money support to Local Authorities, Trusts and Schools
  • Credible and timely advice, support and guidance from a nationally-accredited adviser with high level experience in the field of Educational Visits
  • Thorough scrutiny of visit plans from a subject expert - review, feedback and endorsement of Category C (enhanced risk) visits with reference to OEAP National Guidance
  • One-to-one advice for school SLT members and EVCs via MS Teams, phone, email and planning portal
  • Visit-related inclusion advice based on current best practice and a range of case studies
  • Access to the Visit Emergency Support Network (VESN) - 24 hour critical incident support from a team of 5 experienced advisers
  • Face-to-face EVC, Visit Leader, eVisit and bespoke training from an experienced trainer who consistently receives excellent feedback for his course delivery
  • Review and feedback on your Educational Visits policy
  • National updates to schools through EVC newsletters and broadcast messages
  • Professional representation through the Outdoor Education Advisers Panel (OEAP)
  • Optional access to the new EV2 eVisit planning portal with full technical and administrative support

2024-20205 Renewal

Renew your SLA agreement with us for 2024-2025 by completing and submitting the form linked below:

Renewal Form

View the 2024-2025 SLA agreement: 

View SLA Agreement

Upcoming courses

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Our Educational Visit Adviser's Credentials

  • 8 year's experience as an adviser to three local authorities and 85 schools
  • An accredited and active member of the national panel of Outdoor Education Advisers
  • Current regional panel chair and member of the National Boar
  • A qualified teacher and experienced trainer (EVC, Visit Leader, eVisit and bespoke training) whose feedback for all courses is consistently excellent
  • A former Deputy Head Teacher and experienced EVC and Visit Leader. 12 years management experience gained in children's residential outdoor education centres
  • A qualified Outdoor Activities instructor, coach and leader with qualifications and expertise in a broad range of Mountain, Cave and Paddlesport activities
  • A qualified Flood and Swift Water Rescue Technician
  • Emergency response experience as a full member of Longtown Mountain Rescue Team. Expedition leadership experience in the UK and overseas
  • Knowledge of educational visits attractions and residential facilities throughout England and Wales
  • Knowledge of many Duke of Edinburgh award expedition areas throughout the UK
Outdoor Education Adviser
Mike Fawcett

    Training provision

    Are you fed up with online training?

    Our competitively priced face-to-face training courses can be delivered at your school or at accessible and vetted training locations.

    This type of training provides invaluable opportunities for professional discussion, small group work and networking in breakout rooms and over lunch and refreshments.

    Pricing

    Advice

    From £0.90 per pupil for the advice-only package

    From £2.00 per pupil for the full EVAS package (including the EV2 eVisit planning portal)

    Training

    OEAP EVC Training from £70.00 per delegate

    OEAP Visit Leader (theory) training from £35.00 per delegate

    What our customers say

    "This was a great refresher course and the small group made it feel intimate and enabled us to share ideas well. Mike is incredibly knowledgeable and his experience and knowledge helps to give us confidence in our role as EVC. Thank you."
    "The tutor was very professional and approachable. He made me feel relaxed and was happy to explain or answer any questions. All of the staff at the venue were friendly and the (ample) lunch was delicious."
    "Provided lots of clear and concise information. Enabled participants to ask questions and lots of opportunities for discussion. Thank you so much for such an informative course."
    "It was a well-run course that made you think about more than just the normal associated risks with school trips. It also paved the way to complete more adventurous trips with the right planning that would be inclusive for all. The venue was top-notch and looked after us well"
    "The session was very informative and enabled discussion to find out about practice, concerns and what is going well in other schools. The group tasks were good, as it enabled us to be reflective of our own practice. From this training I am more confident as the EVC."
    To request a quote (for training and/or advice) or to request a demonstration of the eVisit EV2 system, please email: mike@longtownoutdoorlearning.co.uk

    Please note that Longtown Educational Visits Advisory Service is part of Longtown Outdoor Learning Trust (LOLT) a registered charity (No. 1180322) that provides residential outdoor learning opportunities for children and young people. LOLT’s services and courses are exempt from VAT.