The Department for Education has concluded its review into the guidance against overnight educational visits with a possibility of them resuming from Easter. In a statement, the DfE said it recognised “the enormous benefits overnight residential educational visits can provide for children” but that it continues to advise against domestic overnight educational visits. A spokesperson added: “In February, we will … Read More
Outdoor education sector urges Boris Johnson to “allow overnight school trips”
The UK Outdoors group is writing to Prime Minister Boris Johnson to highlight the impact of the ongoing ban on overnight educational visits. The UK Outdoors group, which includes bodies such as The Association of Heads of Outdoor Education Centres (AHOEC), the Institute for Outdoor Learning, the British Activity Providers Association, and the Outdoor Council, said it was continuing discussions … Read More
‘Covid-19 Safe’ Reopening of Residential Education Centres
Discussions are on-going between the revelant outdoor sector bodies and the DfE (Department for Education). The IOL (Institute for Outdoor Learning) have presented the below (see link) document to the government in a bid to convince them to lift restrictions in relation to Residential Educational Visits. The policy and procedures set out the framework for opening centres and provides a … Read More
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