Statutory guidance on Allergy Safety in Schools sets out requirements for preventing allergy incidents and supporting children with allergies in school and when offsite on educational visits.
We explain how the guidance applies to your educational visits and what you need to do to prepare.
Read MoreThe Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 has placed the DfE’s guidance on mobile phones in schools on a statutory footing. From 29 June 2026, headteachers are legally required to have regard to that guidance — meaning the days of treating it as optional are over.
But what does this mean when pupils leave the school gates on a visit? The answer is more nuanced than many schools may expect.
Read MoreWith temperatures expected to rise during the summer months, schools should consider the impact of hot weather when planning educational visits and outdoor activities.
Read MoreThe Crime and Policing Act 2026 brings in major changes to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check regulations in England and Wales. The Act significantly expands eligibility for Enhanced DBS checks, particularly for self-employed individuals and those in supervised roles.
Read MoreEVOLVE Advice is proud to support AdventureSmart. Being AdventureSmart means planning, checking and knowing how to get help if you need it.
Read MoreDraft statutory guidance on allergy safety and managing medical conditions in schools is open for consultation. What does it mean for schools and your educational visits?
Read MoreGuidance on children who are questioning their gender will be included as a new section in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) statutory safeguarding guidance, in proposals set out by the Department for Education. Read our summary of the guidance and its changes.
Read MoreWild Weekend - a teacher retreat at The Bioasis. Join EVOLVE Advice and The Bioasis for a reflective and restorative experience for school staff with responsibility for educational visits and outdoor learning. Step back from day-to-day pressures, reconnect with nature, and share perspectives with others in similar roles.
Read MoreApply for one of 20 free CLOtC memberships for schools to help you develop and embed learning beyond the classroom. Memberships are funded by EVOLVE Advice to support your educational visits.
Read MoreNew data reveals a geographical disparity in children’s access to residential visits and identifies a close alignment to measures of deprivation. Learn more about the report, based on data from 25,000 schools.
Read MoreEVOLVE Advice is proud to support the LOtC Quality Badge in 2026. The LOtC Quality Badge gives schools a simple way to recognise educational visits providers who deliver learning experiences with safety and purpose at their core. It raises standards across the sector and gives schools real confidence in the organisations they choose to work with.
Read MoreApply for one of twelve Get Out Grants from EVOLVE Advice to support educational visits. Open to schools in England and Wales. Find out more about eligibility and closing dates.
Read MoreEnhance your outdoor learning with a National Education Nature Park grant. Empower your children and young people to create natural spaces where biodiversity and learning thrive!
Read MoreNew OEAP National Guidance on visiting cities. Covers risk assessment, security, group management and communication. Read our summary of the guidance and its changes.
Read MoreApply for one of 20 free CLOtC memberships for schools to help you develop and embed learning beyond the classroom. Memberships are funded by EVOLVE Advice to support your educational visits.
Read MoreNew educational visits guidance from OEAP sets out what you need to do if you want to invite external participants on your school trips. This may be students who are no-longer (or not yet) enrolled, or participants from other organisations.
Read MoreImportant guidance for DofE expeditions, including what to do when using an Approved Activity Provider (AAP). Updated OEAP National Guidance. Read our summary of the guidance and its changes.
Read MoreAdvice on how to prevent and manage medical emergencies on educational visits. This article includes lessons learned from the coroner’s report into a fatality on an overseas visit.
Read MoreIntroducing The EVC Register. The first single, online register of EVCs. Demonstrate your commitment to CPD, help promote high standards in EVC training. Join thousands of other EVCs in celebrating the role of the EVC.
Read MoreThis World Mental Health Day, we summarise guidance for schools on Mental Health and educational visits.
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