Basic Essentials (3)

  1. 1a Glossary and Definitions
  2. 1b Foundations
  3. 1c Status Remit and Rationale

Checklists (7)

  1. 4.4f Checklist - Assessing a Provider
  2. 4.5f Checklist - Assessing a Coach Hire Provider
  3. 8.1a Model Field Monitoring Form (Mobile version)
  4. 8.4L Spanish Homestay Information Form

Checklists Model Forms and Mindmaps (13)

  1. 4.4f Checklist - Assessing a Provider
  2. 8.2a Learning Outcomes Mind Map
  3. 8.2b Visit Planning Mind Map
  4. 8.1a Model Field Monitoring Form (Mobile version)

CYM (60)

  1. 1b-CYM Sylfeini
  2. 1c-CYM Statws, Cylch Gwaith a Sail Resymegol
  3. 4.4k-CYM Coronafeirws
  4. 4.4e-CYM Terfysgaeth

Emergencies (10)

  1. 4.1g Model Emergency Procedures for Visit Leaders
  2. 4.1c Emergencies and Critical Incidents - Guidance for Leaders
  3. 4.1a Avoiding Accidents and Emergencies
  4. 4.1f Emergencies and Critical Incidents - Guidance for First Contact

Employer systems and requirements (4)

  1. 3.2d Approval of Leaders
  2. 3.1b Establishment Roles and their Inter-dependence
  3. 3.1a Requirements and Recommendations for Employers
  4. 3.1c Corporate Parenting

Evaluation (3)

  1. 5.1c Self evaluation and the Ofsted framework
  2. 5.1d Evaluation
  3. 5.1b Establishment Self Evaluation Form

Examples of Good Practice (3)

  1. Natural Connections (2015): Case study - Curledge Street Academy
  2. Ofsted (2012): Good practice example - Farley Nursery School
  3. Natural Connections (2015): Case study - Victoria Park School

Examples of Good Practice (7)

  1. Natural Connections (2015): Case study - Curledge Street Academy
  2. Ofsted (2012): Good practice example - Farley Nursery School
  3. Natural Connections (2015): Case study - Victoria Park School
  4. Ofsted (2012): Good practice example - Neston High School

External Evaluation Documents (4)

  1. English Outdoor Council (2015): High Quality Outdoor Learning
  2. Natural Connections (2006): The Priorities Assessment Tool Steps 1-4
  3. Natural Connections (2006): The Priorities Assessment Tool Guidance
  4. Natural Connections (2006): Supporting Resources for Several Impact Areas of Outdoor Learning

External Providers (5)

  1. 8.1q Provider Statement
  2. 4.4h Using External Providers
  3. 4.4f Checklist - Assessing a Provider
  4. 4.4g Selecting External Providers and Facilities

External Research and Reports (4)

  1. Jucker & von Au (eds) (2022): High-Quality Outdoor Learning
  2. Education Scotland (2022): Successful Approaches to Learning Outdoors
  3. RYA OnBoard (2019) Impact Report
  4. Prince & Diggory (2023): Recognition and reporting of outdoor learning in primary schools in England

Featured (1)

  1. 4.4k Coronavirus

Frequently Asked Questions (15)

  1. 6s FAQs: Events Organised by Parents
  2. 6c FAQs: Duty of care when working with providers
  3. 6q FAQs: Staff Supervising Mixed-Sex Groups
  4. 6b FAQs: Ratios for visits

Good Practice (58)

  1. 4.3b Ratios and Effective Supervision
  2. 4.3d Parental Consent and Informing Parents
  3. 8.1q Provider Statement
  4. 4.1g Model Emergency Procedures for Visit Leaders

Good Practice Essentials (18)

  1. 4.3d Parental Consent and Informing Parents
  2. 4.3c Risk Management - an Overview
  3. 4.4j Participant Information and Data Protection
  4. 4.4b First aid

Leadership & Supervision (7)

  1. 4.3b Ratios and Effective Supervision
  2. 3.2d Approval of Leaders
  3. 4.2a Group Management and Supervision
  4. 4.2e Leadership and Management

Learning Outside the Classroom (5)

  1. DfES (2006): Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto
  2. 7.3a Using OEAP Outdoor Learning Cards
  3. OEAP (2020): Learning Outside the Classroom – Activity Cards
  4. OEAP (2020): Taking Learning Outside the Classroom – Adapting Activities

Legal framework (8)

  1. 3.2a Underpinning Legal Framework and Duty of Care
  2. 3.2i Contracts and Waivers
  3. 3.2g Vetting and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks
  4. 3.2c Charging for School Activities

Legal Framework and Employer Systems (33)

  1. 3.3e Checklist - Visit Planning
  2. 3.2d Approval of Leaders
  3. 3.3a Checklist - EVC
  4. 3.2a Underpinning Legal Framework and Duty of Care

Making the Case (46)

  1. English Outdoor Council (2015): High Quality Outdoor Learning
  2. 8.2a Learning Outcomes Mind Map
  3. DfES (2006): Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto
  4. Heads, Teachers and Industry (2007): Cotton Wool Kids

Model Forms (11)

  1. 8.1q Provider Statement
  2. 8.4a English Homestay Information Form
  3. 8.1r Swimming Pool Provider Statement
  4. 8.1a Model Field Monitoring Form (Mobile version)

Model Forms (7)

  1. 8.1a Model Field Monitoring Form (Mobile version)
  2. 8.1e Model Parental Information and Consent Form
  3. 8.1s Coach or Minibus Provider Statement
  4. 8.1f Activities Requiring Employer Approval

Model Forms and Checklists (25)

  1. 3.3e Checklist - Visit Planning
  2. 8.1q Provider Statement
  3. 3.3a Checklist - EVC
  4. 4.4f Checklist - Assessing a Provider

Model Forms and Mindmaps (5)

  1. 8.2c Visit Planning Flowchart
  2. 8.2a Learning Outcomes Mind Map
  3. 8.2b Visit Planning Mind Map
  4. 8.1a Model Field Monitoring Form (Mobile version)

National Curriculum (1)

  1. 2.3a National Curriculum and Learning Outside the Classroom

Outcomes for Children and Young People (3)

  1. 8.2a Learning Outcomes Mind Map
  2. 2.1b Learning Outcomes
  3. 2.1a Outdoor Learning and Offsite Visits - Outcomes for Children and Young People

Personalised roles and responsibilities (14)

  1. 3.4j Educational Visits Coordinator (EVC)
  2. 3.4k Visit or Activity Leader
  3. 3.4m Helper
  4. 3.4d Outdoor Education Adviser

Polices, Planning and Evaluation (8)

  1. 5.3b How to write an establishment visit policy
  2. 5.1c Self evaluation and the Ofsted framework
  3. English Outdoor Council (2015): High Quality Outdoor Learning
  4. 5.1d Evaluation

Policies (1)

  1. 5.3b How to write an establishment visit policy

Research and reports (35)

  1. English Outdoor Council (2015): High Quality Outdoor Learning
  2. DfES (2006): Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto
  3. Heads, Teachers and Industry (2007): Cotton Wool Kids
  4. OEAP (2018): High Quality Outdoor Learning for Wales

Review of Research (1)

  1. 2.4c Research Supporting Outdoor Learning

Roles and responsibilities - personalised checklists (7)

  1. 3.3e Checklist - Visit Planning
  2. 3.3a Checklist - EVC
  3. 3.3g Checklist - Overseas Visit
  4. 3.3b Checklist - Head Teacher or Manager

Specialist Activities and Visits (37)

  1. 7.1a Adventure activities
  2. 4.4e Terrorism
  3. 4.4k Coronavirus
  4. 4.2b Residentials

Specific Activities (24)

  1. 7.1a Adventure activities
  2. 4.2b Residentials
  3. 7.1b Duke of Edinburgh's Award Expeditions
  4. 7.1r Overseas Visits

Specific Activities & Hazards (4)

  1. 4.4e Terrorism
  2. 4.4k Coronavirus
  3. 4.2b Residentials
  4. 7.2a Sepsis

Specific Hazards (7)

  1. 4.4e Terrorism
  2. 4.4k Coronavirus
  3. 7.2j Weather and Group Safety
  4. 7.2i Group Safety at Water Margins

Supporting documents (3)

  1. Natural Connections (2006): The Priorities Assessment Tool Steps 1-4
  2. Natural Connections (2006): The Priorities Assessment Tool Guidance
  3. Natural Connections (2006): Supporting Resources for Several Impact Areas of Outdoor Learning

Training Resources (1)

  1. 9b The STAGER Diagram

Training Resources (2)

  1. 9a The RADAR (superseded)
  2. 8.3a How to Use the OEAP's National Guidance

Transport (7)

  1. 4.5c Transport in Private Cars
  2. 4.5b Transport in Minibuses
  3. 4.5a Transport General Considerations
  4. 4.5e Hiring a Coach

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