Staffing: what to consider
Your school type will influence the level of regulation around staffing ratios. For more information, take a look at guidance on staffing ratios for trips and visits.
Maintained schools
Check if your local authority (LA) has requirements on the number of staff members required when transporting pupils.
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) providers
Base the number of staff for your EYFS pupils on a risk assessment which you must complete before each outing (though this doesn't need to be in writing - this is for providers to judge).
There should be at least as many adults to children as there would be in the classroom.
At least 1 member of staff with a current paediatric first aid (PFA) certificate must accompany children in the EYFS on any outing. This is set out in paragraph 3.25 of the statutory framework for the EYFS.
