Visit Leader Training - Chelveston Road School

1 day course for leading groups off site

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Location address: Chelveston Road School, Rushden
Chosen age group:

Ages: 18+ years

Available tickets:
Pay by card £160 per sessionPay £160 by invoice Free
Next date: Monday 20th Apr,
Visit Leader Training - Chelveston Road School block mentored by Longtown Educational Visits Advisory Service
Visit Leader Training - Chelveston Road School block mentored by Longtown Educational Visits Advisory Service
A summary
Visit Leader Training is a one-day course directed at colleagues who lead or plan to lead visits off site with parties of young people. It is a practically based course which deals with dynamic risk benefit assessment and allows the sharing of best practice together with opportunities to raise issues directly related to your setting. Part of the course is delivered outdoors and includes safety at water margins and road safety. Key outcomes Developing a balanced rationale for offsite education Learning Outside the Classroom An overview of national best practice An overview of legal requirements Recognising hazards Practical Risk Benefit Assessment in the field Party Management
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1:1 care
2:1 care
Qualified to administer medication
Epilepsy trained
Secure environment
Accessible toilet
Assist with personal care and toileting
Hoist and changing bench
Wheelchair accessible site
Autism awareness trained
Sensory or quiet spaces
Makaton trained
PECS trained
More information available on request
Contact the Mentor to discuss your specific needs regarding this list item.
Please note:
It is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the the measures provided above. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed.
About your mentors
Longtown Educational Visits Advisory Service
Advice and training for Educational Visits
We provide comprehensive, affordable and personalised advice, guidance and training to Local Authorities, Trusts and schools, care homes and youth organisations. Our packages will enable your school or organisation to offer high quality programmes of educational visits and outdoor learning without compromising the safety of staff or students. Longtown EVAS provides the following services: Access to a ‘Competent Person’ as defined by The Management of Health and Safety and Work Regulations 1999. A range of face-to-face Educational Visits training that is accredited by the national panel of Outdoor Education Advisers (OEAP). The training can be delivered at your school site or via open courses at a range of venues. Bespoke training for individual schools / MATs that focusses on specific themes e.g. Risk Benefit Analysis or local area activities. Review of Educational Visits policy and practice. All our courses are VAT exempt due to our charitable status.
Mike Fawcett
Outdoor Education Adviser
An Accredited Member of the Outdoor Education Advisers Panel with 8 years advisory experience across three local authorities. • Current regional panel chair and member of the OEAP National Board. • A qualified teacher and experienced trainer (EVC, Visit Leader, eVisit and bespoke training) whose feedback for all courses is consistently excellent. • A former Primary School Deputy Head Teacher and experienced EVC and Visit Leader. • 12 years management experience gained in children’s residential outdoor education centres. • A qualified Outdoor Activities instructor, coach and leader with qualifications and expertise in a broad range of Mountain, Cave and Paddlesport activities. • A qualified Flood and Swift Water Rescue Technician. • Emergency response experience as a full member of Longtown Mountain Rescue Team.
Dress, lunch & refreshment
Most of the afternoon will be spend outdoor. Dress comfortably and wear/bring stout shoes and warm, waterproof clothing. Lunch and refreshments are included (dietary requirements catered for)
Learning aims
Aim 1
Developing a balanced rationale for offsite education
Aim 3
An overview of legal requirements
Aim 5
Recognising hazards
Aim 2
Learning Outside the classroom & party management
Aim 4
An overview of national best practice
Aim 6
Practical Risk Benefit Assessment in the field
Pricing information
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Where we'll be
Chelveston Road School, Chelveston Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 8HN
WHAT’S PROVIDED
Drinks
Snacks
Meals
Safety
Enhanced DBS
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit
Smoke Detector

Please note

Please note, it is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the safety measures. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed here.

Cancellation Policy
Refunds are not generally available, but may be considered with sufficient notice.

My experience is an educational activity and the 14-day cooling-off period under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 therefore applies. After the 14 day period my standard policy will apply.