Risk Assessment for Educational Visits

This course is aimed at new and existing Visit Leaders, Assistant Leaders, EVCs and SLT in all schools in England and Wales (i.e. maintained, independent, and foundation schools, and academies). Learning Outcomes: An understanding of the overall Risk Management process for off-site activities; An enhanced knowledge and understanding of the Risk Assessment process; An understanding of how to implement the STAGED approach to risk assessment; An increased competence in the process of risk assessment; An increased knowledge of relevant terminology; An understanding of the relationship between a Provider’s risk assessments, and those of the school; An appreciation of proportionality in respect of risk assessment; The importance of process over paperwork; and The ‘Event Specific Plan’ Module embedded within EVOLVE. Course Content: This course aims to equip staff with the essential knowledge required in order to undertake appropriate risk assessment and risk management on educational visits. The course provides training in strategies used for risk management and risk assessment, and includes sections on: Planning meetings; Risk management; Guidance; Best practice; Statutory requirements.