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October 25, 2026

Mountain Rescue Awareness Day - steps to safer adventures

October 25, 2026

Staying safe in the mountains means being prepared and making good choices. Dynamic risk assessment is the key to adapting as things change.

October 25, 2026

October 19, 2026

New report highlights inequalities in access to outdoor learning

October 19, 2026

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).

October 19, 2026

October 18, 2026

Risk assessment: your secret to successful visits

October 18, 2026

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.

October 18, 2026

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More articles from EVOLVE Advice and the wider educational visits sector

We’re proud to contribute our advice and views to a variety of publications to support EVCs and all those involved in educational visits. As experienced Educational Visits Advisers and Outdoor Education Advisers, we offer sound advice and practical ideas to inform your readers on a wide range of topics related to educational visits and learning beyond the classroom.

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May 15, 2026

Here comes the sun

May 15, 2026

In this article for School travel Organiser Magazine, Jake Wiid shares practical guidance on enjoying visits safely during the summer term.

May 15, 2026

March 13, 2026

School Travel Organiser March 2026

March 13, 2026

In this article for School travel Organiser Magazine, Jake Wiid advises on how to prepare for visits to crowded public places with key considerations for supervision and risk management.

March 13, 2026

September 26, 2025

Planning a successful snowsport visit

September 26, 2025

Andy Smith shares practical tips and guidance to help you lead safe and memorable school ski trips.

September 26, 2025

June 13, 2025

Contracts and Waivers

June 13, 2025

Whether you’re making a booking or passing on details, you may be entering a legallybinding agreement. That carries responsibilities, and sometimes even personal risk. Jake Wiid looks at what to keep in mind.

June 13, 2025

March 17, 2025

Advice: medical needs on educational visits

March 17, 2025

In this article, we offer advice to school leaders on what to consider in your planning and risk assessments to support young people, their parents and carers, and your staff team when mangaging medical needs on sports fixtures and tours.

This article appeared in in Physical Education Matters, afPE, Spring 2025

March 17, 2025

February 25, 2025

Need to know: residentials

February 25, 2025

Advice for school staff organising an overnight or multi-night visit. Know what you need to consider in your risk assessment and planning.

This article featured in School Travel Organiser Magazine Feb-March 2025.

February 25, 2025

June 20, 2024

Communicating with families about educational visits

June 20, 2024

Andy Smith, Educational Visits Adviser at EVOLVE Advice suggests how schools can ensure that parents and carers feel informed and engaged with your educational visits.

This article appeared in School Travel Organiser Magazine, June 2024

June 20, 2024