Educational Visits - Health and Safety

Educational visits provide a valuable opportunity for young people to encounter experiences which are not available to them in the classroom. They can enable pupils to develop initiative, resourcefulness and independence. However, it is essential that all such visits are carried out with the highest regard for the safety and welfare of the pupils taking part in them.

Guidelines have been developed to provide helpful and practical advice to Governing Bodies, Headteachers and Teachers in the organisation of school visits.

The national Guidelines can be viewed on the TeacherNet website.

To download guidelines for Oldham Teachers & Youth workers click here (PDF 718Kb).