School trips, but not as we know them!

In line with the current government guidance, schools in England & Wales can once again enjoy UK based Outdoor Activity Day Trips. We are pleased to see this advice being implemented as we believe such opportunities will help the mental health and wellbeing of the nation’s children after this stressful year to date.

Outdoor Learning is being explicitly encouraged once again with the use of outdoor space and outdoor education utilised in learning as often as possible. This view was expressed by Baroness Berridge, the Minister for School Systems, Department of Education and Minister for Women.

It was clear from these statements that the Baroness fully supported opportunities for Outdoor Learning and expressed how important it will be to continue to support pupil’s health and wellbeing and learning at home and in school.

We are now able to provide a range of fully integrated Outdoor Activity Day Trip Packages, in partnership with YHA. There are 11 venues across England & Wales to choose from, each providing its own bespoke activity package. The day trip package includes exclusive Covid-secure return coach travel, 6 hours of outdoor activities, lunch and even an optional evening meal! 

Simply choose your venue and contact us to make your booking. Click here for our Day Trips Brochure

HOW DOES THIS WORK?

You travel exclusively in your Bubble!!

Groups travel safely in their "bubble" on board fully risk assessed, and enhanced Covid-secure cleaned coach transport, directly from school to one of our exciting partner venues to take part in a series of outdoor activities and experience a world outside of their norm and away from their screens. The "bubble" stays together throughout the visit and returns to school at the end of the day more motivated and enthused by the day’s activities.

WHAT ABOUT SAFETY?

Risk Assessments: Each element of our “off the shelf” day trip packages will be rigorously risk assessed and will meet or exceed current Government legislation. We aim to offer some valuable outdoor learning experiences that support the curriculum whilst providing valuable learning experiences in a socially distanced, fun, safe, and educationally important way.

Full Travel Risk Assessments and supporting guidance for group leaders is available.

All attractions and activities will have demonstrated their Covid-19 operating credentials. All in all this is a fabulous way to continue to provide curriculum enhancing experiences for your pupils without the need for staying overnight whilst the current restrictions are in place.

Making school trips in Autumn 2020 is being thoroughly encouraged – why not travel with the best place school trips organiser and let us provide you with a fully packaged, safe and Covid secure trip for your class Bubble?

Contact:

First Education and School Travel school.travel@firstbus.co.uk

Or speak to our School Visits Advisors direct on 07590 600533 or 07860 780565