Safer educational visits for autistic pupils: turning evidence into practice
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Educational visits can be life-changing for autistic pupils, but only when the right planning, preparation, and support are in place.
Join our adviser Jake Wiid, and Andrew Hall of Safeguarding for Schools for this informative and practical webinar.
When? Wednesday 1 October 2025 . 11am - 12pm
Where? Online via zoom
Who is it for? EVCs, school leaders and all those responsible for educational visits in schools.
What is it all about? EVOLVE Advice is delighted to welcome Safeguarding specialist Andrew Hall to discuss the findings of his recent research into the experience of autistic pupils on educational visits – a national survey of 487 schools (Beyond the Classroom: Educational Visits for Autistic Pupils, 2025).
Andrew will reveal common barriers faced by schools and look at the strategies that schools and providers could adopt to make visits safer and more inclusive.
Expect clear, practical guidance that will help visit leaders and senior staff move beyond compliance to deliver genuinely inclusive practice.
YOUR QUESTIONS- bring your own experiences and questions for expert advice from Andrew and our Educational Visits Adviser.
The webinar is free to attend.
About Jake Wiid
Jake is founder and Director of EVOLVE Advice. He is a highly-experienced Educational Visits Adviser with a background as a Detached Youth Worker, Outdoor Instructor and Centre Manager – activities which gave him the passion for, and understanding of the importance of safe and enjoyable educational visits.
Find out more about Jake’s background and experience, here.
About Andrew Hall
Andrew Hall, B.Ed., NPQH, FRSA, is a safeguarding consultant and former headteacher with extensive experience in special schools for children with autism and complex needs.
He is the author of the Safeguarding Handbook and regularly delivers workshops and conference presentations on safeguarding, inclusion, and educational visits for autistic children.