We have updated OEAP National Guidance document 7L Camping, to add a paragraph about camping during coronavirus restrictions.
You can download the revised document here.
Requirements and Recommendations for Employers
Employer Systems and Requirements Legal FrameworkWe have amended OEAP National Guidance document 3.1a Requirements and Recommendations for Employers to update what we say about training and to improve the flow of the document.
You can download it here.
OEAP National Guidance – Updated Documents
UpdatesEach month we amend the OEAP National Guidance Updates page to show how many documents we have added or revised in the previous month. We include a link to an update table showing brief summaries of each amendment. The table has been changed this month to include links to each of the new or newly-amended documents.
During May 2021, we created one new guidance document, revised seven guidance documents and made minor amendments to one guidance document.
You can go straight to the table here.
Coronavirus
Good practice Planning and Preparation Specialist activities and visits Specific Activities Specific Activities and Hazards Specific HazardsWe have updated OEAP National Guidance documents 4.2b Residentials and 4.4k Coronavirus to refer to the updated guidance in Wales about what residential visits are allowed.
Checklist for a Young Person
Checklists Model Forms and Mindmaps Personalised check lists Roles and responsibilitiesWe have updated the OEAP National Guidance document 3.3f Checklist – Young Person. The checklist is intended to be completed by each young person who is about to take part on an educational visit. It can be a useful way to ensure that they are aware of what they need to know.
You can download the checklist here.
Residentials
Good practice Model Forms Specialist activities and visits Specific Activities Specific Activities and Hazards Specific HazardsWe have updated OEAP National Guidance documents 4.2b Residentials and 4.4k Coronavirus to refer to updated DfE guidance allowing residential visits to take place from Monday 17th May 2021.
To help schools prepare for residential visits, we have also created a model form 8r Additional Provider Statement for Residentials During Coronavirus.
You can find the new form here.
Coronavirus
Good practice Must Read Planning and Preparation Specific Activities and Hazards Specific HazardsWe have updated OEAP National Guidance document 4.4k Coronavirus to reflect changes to the guidance applying to educational visits in Wales.
You can download the updated guidance here.
OEAP National Guidance Updated Documents
EssentialEach month we amend the OEAP National Guidance Updates page to show the documents that have been added or revised in the previous month. We include links to each document and a table showing brief summaries of each amendment.
During April 2021, we created three new guidance documents, revised eight guidance documents and made minor amendments to six guidance documents.
You can view the updates page here.
Field Studies
Specialist activities and visits Specific ActivitiesWe have made some significant revisions to OEAP National Guidance document 7h Field Studies, and added links to other relevant guidance.
You can download the revised document here.
Inclusion
Legal Framework Legal Framework and Employer SystemsWe have updated OEAP National Guidance document 3.2e Inclusion. The document takes you through the legal position and provides some advice about how to ensure that your educational visits are inclusive.
You can download the updated document here.