THIS EVENT IS ONLY OPEN TO COVENTRY SCHOOLS WHO PURCHASE THE ADVICE SLA

This Coventry City Council Official EVC training is principally delivered using a blended approach. Since March 2020, we have provided our EVC training via a two-part remote blended approach; this was originally out of necessity; however, the feedback we have received is this is the preferable method for our schools.

It enables:

• attendees to save time travelling;
• attendees to reduce their carbon impact;
• schools to reduce costs on supply cover;
• attendees to feel safe by not mixing with people outside of their immediate circle, reducing the risks associated with COVID;
• allows us to be flexible with cancellation or postponement due to last-minute issues arising in schools.

Our programme is made up of two parts.

Part 1 is a 3-hour self-guided e-learning course, which can be undertaken at a time to suit the attendee.

Part 2 is a 3-hour live remote facilitated session run by one of our experienced trainers. (You must have a working camera and microphone. (3 hours))

Our live online training courses are taught in real-time, allowing you to have a direct dialogue with our experts, a high level of interaction with the other attendees and lots of opportunities to ask questions - just as you would in a real classroom.

All you will need is an internet-connected computer, laptop or tablet with a webcam and microphone.

Before you book, you can check that you meet the Zoom system requirements and run a diagnostic test to ensure the software is compatible with your firewall settings.

The course will enable EVCs to plan and manage their schools’ educational visits and off-site activities in line with National Guidance and current good practice and thus help fulfil their Health & Safety obligations.

WHY CHOOSE US:

We focus on the critical aspects of running, planning and managing educational visits. We ensure our course content is up to date with guidance and legislation changes. We work with a team to ensure our internal and external quality assurance is robust and our course has rigour with an assessment at the end.

We have experience training Maintained schools, Academies and Independent Schools throughout England, Europe and Internationally.

See our course feedback here.

This course is delivered in line with:

• Department for Education Guidance on Educational Visits
• ISI Commentary on the Regulatory Requirements
• OEAP National Guidance
• HSE School Trips Guidance
• OFSTED Inspection Framework

COURSE RATIONALE:

This training course covers aspects of the law related to educational visits, risk assessment of visits, and the administrative requirements associated with off-site educational activities as recommended by the Department for Education.

The course will enable EVCs to plan and manage their schools’ educational visits and off-site activities in line with National Guidance and current good practice and thus help fulfil their Health & Safety obligations.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is aimed at new and existing EVCs in all schools (maintained, Independent Schools, Foundation Schools, and Academies) where the employer has agreed that this is suitable.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Enhanced knowledge and understanding about the effective supervision of young people taking part in off-site activities and visits
• Greater confidence and ability to act as the Education Visit Co-ordinator
• Increased competence in risk assessing and managing risks on off-site visits

COURSE CONTENT:

This course aims to equip staff with the essential requirements to become a competent Educational Visit Co-ordinator. The course outlines key considerations in planning an educational visit, updating participants with current good practice in supervising young people.

The course provides training in strategies used for risk management and risk assessment off-site and will include sessions on:

• Planning
• Risk management
• Competence
• Supervision
• Guidance
• Best Practice
• Legal issues

Please note this is not training on the use of the EVOLVE system. See EVOLVE Training for EVCs/Visit Leaders here.

CERTIFICATION:

Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance upon completion of the course.

FEES:

Free of charge to Coventry LA Schools buying the Advice SLA. If you are not Coventry SLA School, you will be invoiced £160+vat for the course.