Principles of Visit Leadership

Updated for 2026 this IOL-accredited course covers the core aspects of the Visit Leader role, and is intended for staff leading and supporting educational visits. It is developed by experienced Educational Visits Advisers at EVOLVE Advice to meet the requirements of national guidance and legislation. It is relevant to Visit Leaders in schools or other young people’s establishments or settings. This course is delivered using our online Learning Management System, which can be accessed online or offline via our mobile app.

It is an anytime on-demand course so you can complete it at a time that is right for you.

This course is also available in Spanish and Italian Language - please email info@evolveadvice.co.uk for more details.

Course content

National Guidance states that a Visit Leader should have "undertaken appropriate training".

This course seeks to give Visit Leaders a better understanding of:

• the purpose of educational visits;
• legal expectations;
• planning and risk management;
• evaluation and monitoring;
• visit emergencies.

The potential risks involved in educational visits can be avoided if the educational visits policy and the advice and guidance provided by the employer are followed carefully.

Duration

The course takes around an hour to complete and you can return at any time to complete it. Many delegates take 2-3 hours to really embed their knowledge.

Cost: £15 per person (+VAT @ 20%)

If you have a promo code for your employer please enter it in the discount code box at the checkout