OEAP Visit Leader Training Course – Thursday 20th March 2025
20 March @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
£150.00OEAP Visit Leader Training Course
£150.00
Visit Leader Training is a one-day course directed at colleagues who lead or plan to lead visits off site with parties of young people. The course is provided by the Outdoor Education Advisory Panel and delivered on their behalf by Outdoor Education Adviser, Mike Fawcett.
Course content: Safe supervision on visits, Categorisation of visits, Approval systems, Legal responsibilities, Planning for high quality visits, Risk Management, Emergency response.
It is a practically based course which deals with dynamic risk benefit assessment and allows the sharing of best practice together with opportunities to raise issues directly related to your setting. Part of the course is delivered outdoors and includes safety at water margins and road safety. You will need to bring stout footwear and suitable warm/waterproof clothing with you. Buffet lunch & refreshments are provided.
National Guidance – The Outdoor Education Adviser’s Panel – The Outdoor Education Advisers Panel (OEAP) provide outdoor learning and outside the classroom guidelines, activities, training and support.
More useful resources:
Council for Learning Outside the Classroom – LOtC Quality Badge – endorsed by the Department for Education, this national award combines learning and safety into ONE easily recognisable and trusted award for ALL types of learning outside the classroom provider organisation