Educational Visits You just know you’re going to learn something!

Jim Louisa

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AimsEducational Visits – What’s the Purpose / Aim?Types of Educational Visits.Pre – Visit Considerations.Safety Considerations.During the Visit.Post-Visit Considerations. The Chosen One!Individual input for each establishment.

Educational Visits – What’s the PurposeEducational visits provide wonderful opportunities to

extend young peoples` learning and to enrich their understanding and appreciation of themselves, others and the world around them.

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Educational Visits – The AimsTo increase pupils self-esteemTo help build positive relationships with peers To learn to take risks in a controlled environment To understand health and safety and the need for rules To increase pupils self-confidence To help find a positive and trusting relationship with an

adult To facilitate learning that does not appear to be in a

classroom To learn the value of taking part and co-operating

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Types of Educational VisitsSports Activities and MatchesAdventurous ActivitiesSwimming Rural StudiesCultural VisitsField StudiesFarm VisitsCoastal VisitsResidential Visits in the UK and abroadForeign Exchange VisitsAdventure Activities in the UK and abroad

Pre-Visit ConsiderationsMake contact with activity supplier and check costs,

availability, restrictions and obtain Risk Assessments.Check staff availability (male/female)Complete an Education Visits Form & book transport.Issue letter explaining the visit purpose, where it is,

costings and timings. Attach a Parental Consent Form & Medical Form as applicable.

Put together a Trip Pack that includes all required documentation (Off Site Register/Contact Details etc)

Pre-Visit Considerations2 days prior to visit – ring and confirm detailsPrior to leaving educational establishment:Collect and check all documentation (No form – No Go!)Check all medical issues covered (Inhalers, tablets etc)Check students are properly dressed/equipped etcTrip Pack Completed and checkedHead count and travel rules briefed

(seatbelts etc)Depart!

Safety ConsiderationsAverage Annual Fatality Rates in the UK (all ages) include:

- All cancers: >120,000 - Heart attacks: 120,000 - Smoking related illnesses: 120,000 - Alcohol related illnesses: 25,000 - Suicides: 6500 - Class A drugs: 1000 - Road Traffic accidents: 3,500 - Trespassing on railway lines: 120 - Sun bathing (skin cancer): 1,400 - Accidents in the home: 4000 - Train Crashes or derailments: 8 - Total Accidental Deaths: 10,000 - Obesity and Unfitness: 30,000 - Adventure Activities on School Visits: 1

During the visitThe students will be excited, boisterous and nervousBrief the students on expected behaviourCarry out regular head countsTalk to students and get feedbackTake photos (memories/PR/Coursework)Supervise at all timesEnsure all students leave with all personal belongingsHead Count!!!Depart from Venue

Post-Visit ConsiderationsComplete all Post Visit Documentation (Trip Report)Complete feedback forms (if applicable)Write a letter of thanks (if applicable)Write press release (if applicable)Post photos on Intranet for students to accessReview activity with students (using photos)

The Chosen One!Water Zorbing at CRS AdventuresIt’s FunCost EffectiveAnyone can do itCan be tied into other activities on

siteCan be an individual activity or a

team activityHow it meets my needs............

The Chosen One

Somerset CollegeThis would be a great:Enrichment / Reward ActivityConfidence Building ActivityPart of a “New Student” Activity day