Download our model policy
Our model policy is approved by Forbes Solicitors, and has instructions for you to adapt and make it your own.
It includes:
- A proposed visit planning information template for staff to use when seeking approval for educational visits
- A risk assessment template
- Volunteer behaviour guidance and code of conduct, for volunteers to sign
Only prevent a pupil from going on a school trip where it is absolutely necessary
You must take all necessary steps to consider ways you can allow a pupil to attend a school trip safely.
Document your thought processes and any steps you take, even if they aren't successful. Forbes Solicitors told us this, and helped us with the rest of this section.
In some cases, it may be reasonable and necessary to prevent a pupil with challenging behaviour from coming on a trip to protect their safety and the safety of
