Staying safe in the mountains means being prepared and making good choices. Dynamic risk assessment is the key to adapting as things change.
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Children from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are more likely to miss out on outdoor learning, according to a new report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Outdoor Learning (APPG-OL).
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The aim of risk assessment isn’t to remove all risk. It’s to reduce it to a level that’s reasonable for the benefits on offer. Helena Cresswell provides an adviser’s view on risk assessment and how to make this the foundation of inclusive, impactful educational visits.
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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.
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In September the National Guidance team updated 5 documents, with three revised changes and two minor changes.
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A new e-learning course from EVOLVE Advice provides essential top-up allergy training for staff leading and accompanying educational visits.
Read MoreNew funding allocations for Pupil and Sport Premium in 2026-27 have been announced as part of a transition towards a new model for school sport funding.
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The Government’s Enrichment Expansion Programme provides £22.5m funding to support more than 400 schools in disadvantaged areas, widening access to high-quality enrichment opportunities.
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The All Party Parliamentary Group for Outdoor Learning (APPG-OL) are inviting education professionals to take part in a short 10-minute survey exploring access to Outdoor Learning across England.
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In July and August, the OEAP National Guidance team updated 26 documents.
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There's an update to equality law guidance worth noting for your educational visits and wider school policy.
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An after school care service is fined and subsequently closed by regulators in Australia over failings in risk assessment and supervision. We discuss what happened and lessons for staff planning and leading educational visits.
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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.
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The 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.
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With temperatures expected to rise during the summer months, schools should consider the impact of hot weather when planning educational visits and outdoor activities.
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The 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.
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EVOLVE Advice is proud to support AdventureSmart. Being AdventureSmart means planning, checking and knowing how to get help if you need it.
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Draft 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?
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Guidance 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.
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Wild 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.
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