Welcome and Keynote Speaker

Discover the human factors that affect human performance in high pressure situations and how to avoid these for successful visits. In this session, Andy Smith explores the concept known as ‘the Dirty Dozen’ - a model used in aviation to avoid human error.

In this interactive session, you’ll be guided through decisions in dynamic risk management using realistic educational visits scenarios.

Critical incident specialists Pharos Response will use real examples to highlight the key elements you need to put in place to effectively manage an emergency on an educational visit.

We’re joined by a legal expert with experience in school travel to look at how to approach planning, communication with parents/carers and risk management to support inclusive practice.

Understanding the importance of collecting and recording parental consent to ensure the safe running of Educational Visits.

Develop an understanding of the key changes to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition model, including updated requirements and expectations, and practical approaches for delivering successful expeditions.

Explore practical strategies and inclusive approaches for making educational visits safer, more accessible, and more supportive for autistic students.

Gain a deeper understanding of managing safety and safeguarding on international Educational Visits.

Learn how EVOLVEgo can help you to report and manage incidents while you’re on a visit and when you return.

Discover how Local Area Visits can expand your outdoor learning.

Parent and carer anxiety about risk is a growing challenge for schools. In this session, experienced Headteacher Eddie Aylett shares his experience and strategies to help you support parents and carers to see the value of adventurous visits.

This session will focus on the early planning and preparation that will help support inclusion and offer practical strategies for managing behaviour on visits.

Guidance on assessing risks, evaluating safety measures, and ensuring compliance for safer educational visits.

The Allergy Team will take you through how to plan and manage your visits to support and include children and staff with allergies.

Conference Q&A - key themes and learnings from our speakers.