OUTDOOR EDUCATION
KCC - Education, Learning and Skills

The Outdoor Education Unit was established in April 2003 following recommendations issued by the DCSF (now DfE) in August 2002. We are here to advise and support LA Schools and Youth Centres on all issues relating to Educational Visits.

Visits that include an overnight stay and/or adventurous activities MUST obtain KCC approval via the e-Go online system as per current guidance.
Visits that involve travelling to locations outside of Kent and do not include adventurous activities or a residential element must be recorded via e-Go as a NOTIFICATION.

Click on the e-Go logo below to access the system.

 Click Here for HELP with e-Go 

 Providers Database

There are now 1000’s of vetted providers on the e-Go database in Kent, across the UK and the World!

If you require an activity, accommodation or a combination of both for your visit, it is very likely that we have already vetted someone to provide it in the area of your choice.

Please use the database or phone and ask us for vetted providers, before looking at any un-vetted providers. We can help you to find a vetted provider to meet your specific needs and location.

Un-Vetted providers will now require 12 weeks to complete the vetting process as activity or accommodation providers. Please get in touch with us early when planning your visits!

Remember do not book with or pay deposits to un-vetted providers until vetting is complete (as we cannot guarantee they will meet the requirements).

Remember to use LOtC Quality Badge providers where possible.


2012-13 CPD/INSET Training Brochure

(click on the link above to view)

      If you would like a hard copy of this brochure please phone us on 01580 715854

 

 Learning Outside the Classroom -

Every young person should experience the world beyond the classroom as an essential part of learning and personal development, whatever their age, ability or circumstances.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


LA Approval Process Guidance

ESSENTIAL READING FOR ALL EDUCATIONAL VISIT CO-ORDINATOR'S (EVC'S) AND VISIT LEADERS

 

APPROVAL SYSTEM AND PROCEDURES FOR SCHOOLS AND YOUTH & COMMUNITY

The following page contains relevant documents that summarise the LA approval process for all groups working with young people outside of the classroom.

 


Vetting of providers

One of our main roles is to confirm that any providers you are using for adventurous activities or residential accommodation meet KCC's requirements. The document below identifies and explains the checks that we carry out.

 


 


 

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