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.
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 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 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 MoreJake Wiid, of EVOLVE Advice offers advice on the use of tracking devices on educational visits. What do schools and settings need to consider when deciding their policy on tracking devices?
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