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The following advice and guidance has been prepared by The Outdoor Education Unit to support visit leaders in managing the risks associated with offsite educational visits. |
Outdoor Education: Risk Management
For advice and guidance regarding risk management specific to offsite visits open the following document by clicking on the link.
Risk Assessment & Risk management
For copies of the LEA's Generic Risk assessments for use by group leaders - click on the link below. Generic Risk Assessments
Outdoor Ed: Key Risk Management Guidance Documents
The following key documents are considered central in identifying both statuatory requirements and best practice in the area of risk management of educational visits.
Outdoor Ed: Links to External Risk Management Related Websites
Further advice and guidance on risk management and risk assessment can be found by clicking on the links below. The Outdoor Education Unit is not responsible for the content of these websites.
KCC Health & Safety Unit - Homepage
Health & Safety Executive (HSE) - Risk Management
Health & Safety Executive (HSE) - School Trips
Health & Safety Executive (HSE) - Risk Education
Teachernet - Health & Safety on Educational Visits
School Travel Forum (STF) - Planning an Educational Visit
School Travel Forum (STF) - Demystifying Risk Assessment (PDF Document)