Not all trips require a specific risk assessment
The DfE's guidance on health and safety on educational visits explains that you only need to carry out a specific risk assessment for trips that pose a higher level of risk.
Routine visits that carry no more than an everyday level of risk should be covered by your current policies and procedures. They only need a little extra planning and should be considered as a 'lesson in a different classroom'.
Sometimes you might only need to review plans and arrangements that were successful for previous trips.
Decide if a trip involves higher risk
The higher risk level could be related to things such as:
- Distance from school
- Type of activity
- Location
- Need for staff with specialist skills
The Outdoor Education Advisers' Panel (OEAP) has further guidance to help you decide whether you need to
