Health & Safety
School Visits and Trips - (From policy to post-trip review)
Accidents on school trips can be costly for schools and can also put student safety at risk. In February 2022, a school was fined £30,000 after failing to provide safe conditions and appropriate staffing on a school trip.
While learning outside the classroom is beneficial to student development, the right procedures must be in place to ensure safety for all.
This sofa session is designed to provide practical support and guidance throughout the school trip process.
During the session we will be looking at:
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- Explore how schools can put clear, practical frameworks in place for managing educational visits and sports fixtures - from policy through to post-trip review - with the right support at each stage.
- Understand the responsibilities of Headteachers, Governors, EVCs, Trip leaders and support staff, and how appropriate training helps everyone fulfil their role with confidence.
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Learn how effective risk assessments, first aid planning, emergency procedures and post-visit reviews contribute to safer, well-managed trips and continuous improvement.
Let us introduce you to this week's professional speakers
Alice Campbell
Alice has been working at Judicium since 2018 and works as a Health, Safety and Fire Consultant. She is a Certified member of IOSH. She is also a H&S governor in two schools. She focuses on helping schools to create a positive safety culture and supporting them with any challenges that may arise. She comes from an education background – large college- where she worked as a H&S Officer for 11 years. During that time, she has led H&S matters for different departments, worked closely with facilities team, provided fire and first aid training and was involved in approving educational trips as a EVC coordinator. To unwind she likes to watch a good series on Tv, spend time outside especially in the garden and loves to travel.
India Cottenden
India works as a Health, Safety and Fire Consultant and is a Certified member of IOSH. She focuses on helping schools to create a positive safety culture and supporting them with any challenges that may arise. With a background as a Sports and Leisure Manager and experience with PE in schools, India brings specialist knowledge of safely running swimming pools, operating pool plant rooms and delivering physical activities. Outside of work, she likes to paddleboard and loves to travel.
