Mobile phone guidance update

Government guidance on mobile phones in schools has been updated to provide clearer guidance to staff in education settings on prohibiting the use of mobiles and other devices.

Opening with “All schools should be mobile phone-free environments by default” the guidance goes on to advise schools how to implement and communicate such policies to parents/carers, pupils and staff.

With reference to residential visits or activities outside the school day, it states that: “Schools should ensure that pupils’ educational experience on a school trip is not disrupted by the presence of mobile phones and should consider prohibiting or restricting their use”.

See also: OEAP National Guidance 6w FAQs: mobile phones on visits; and our advice article on using trackers on educational visits.

Free CLOtC Memberships - worth £130

Apply now to get a year’s fully-funded Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC) membership for schools. With CLOtC membership you get free CPD, brilliant resources and peer support to help you develop and embed learning beyond the classroom across your school/setting.

EVOLVE Advice has funded 20 CLOtC memberships as part of our commitment to giving back to our schools community. They are available on a first-come-first-served basis and available to all schools and settings not currently in LOtC membership (you don’t have to be an EVOLVE Advice client to benefit).

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Updated: emergency pocket guides

Your educational visits emergency pocket guide has a new look and updated content, including a new allergy card which highlights signs of an allergic reaction and what to do in an allergy emergency (supported by The Allergy Team).

Designed to attach to your lanyard or bag. These emergency cards provide clear, immediate actions to follow in the event of an emergency on an educational visit. They’re also a great reminder and training aid for your visit team.

Available in sets of 10 – order online, >> here.

Have you seen our new First Aid Emergency Guides?

Equip your visit team with clear advice for managing a first aid emergency at school or on an educational visit. A practical quick-reference guide with clear instructions and diagrams for CPR, seizures, anaphylaxis, head bumps and more. 

In-person EVC Training – now open for bookings

Join us for face-to-face EVC Training on 26 February 2026, including a ‘train the trainer’ workshop to prepare you for delivering your own Visit Leader training.

We’re running our popular accredited EVC Training course on Thursday 26 February at Friends House in London. Book now to complete your EVC certification with our experienced Educational Visits Advisers.

• Small group, interactive training

• Share and network with other EVCs

• PLUS bonus workshop – free training resources and tips on delivering Visit Leader training in your setting

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Guest webinar - Crisis Communications (Pharos Response)

Our advice season continues with more webinars delivered by EVOLVE Advice advisers and special guests:

• 2 February Crisis communications following a critical incident

  Register to join the live webinar and receive a recording after the event.

New EVCs, don’t miss our 20 minute New EVC Drop In on 30 Jan at 9.30am Come with your questions, share your experiences and learn from our adviser and other EVCs.

Register for more webinars. Watch previous webinars on demand.

Subscribe to these specialist magazines for more educational visits advice and inspiration. The EVC Magazine by EVOLVE Advice and School Travel Organiser Magazine by Yandell Publishing.