Educational Visits and Journeys Supplementary SLA to Telford and Wrekin Health and Safety Advice Service to Schools

September 2017 – August 2018

This SLA applies to situations where adults acting in the course of their employment have responsibility for children and young people taking part in;

·  On-site outdoor activities

·  Off-site activities and visits

·  The associated journey and travel arrangements

·  Residential visits

·  Visits that involve travelling outside England, Scotland and Wales

·  Outdoor adventurous activities both day/residential and both on/off site which includes rock climbing, abseiling, orienteering, hill walking, mountaineering, gorge or coastal scrambling, kayaking or canoeing, sailing, wind surfing, water skiing, boating, diving, caving, potholing, skiing, open water, surfing, swimming, shooting, archery and all activities in remote open countryside. Field studies in higher risk environments that may be remote, high level or in uncultivated terrain, nearby or involving water features, or in certain urban locations.

[Not included are split site working, work experience and PE]

What’s included?

1.  An OEAP accredited Outdoor Education Advisor

2.  Telford and Wrekin Local Authority Guidance for Educational Visits and Journeys

3.  Initial and revalidation training for Educational Visits Coordinators (compulsory role for all schools)

4.  Termly network meetings for Educational Visits Coordinators (NB minimum attendance of 1 meeting per school year will count as revalidation instead of repeating the EVC training)

5.  Email and telephone support with response time within 5 working days

6.  Continuing Professional Development programme (fees will vary)

7.  Monitoring of visits

8.  Approval of Adventurous Activities both day/residential and both on/off site.

9.  Telford and Wrekin LA Registered Providers List

10.  Partnership working with Shropshire LA to ensure parity and consistency

Any queries please contact Jo Barnett Tel: 01952 82057 or 07973 716547

Officer / Contact Details
Jo Barnett
Outdoor Education Advisor / 01952 382057 (Mobile 07973 716547)

Donna Adlam
Health and Safety Advisor for Schools / 01952 381107
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Core Training / As part of SLA / Outside SLA
EVC Training
Tues 26th September 2017 / 9.30am – 3.30pm / Abraham Darby Sports & Leisure Centre Meeting Room, Ironbridge Road, Madeley, Telford, TF7 5HX / £0 / £130
23rd January 2018 / 9.30am – 3.30pm / £0 / £130
26th June 2018 / 9.30am – 3.30pm / £0 / £130
EVC Network Meeting
Mon 9th October 2017 / 1.00pm – 3.00pm / Wellington Town Council Chamber
Wellington Library, Larkin way, Wellington, Telford TF1 1LX / £0 / £75
Tues 6th February 2018 / 1.00pm - 3.00pm / £0 / £75
Weds 22nd May 2018 / 1.00pm - 3.30pm / £0 / £75
Educational visits SLA (separate to T&WC SLA) / T&W/SLA / External
Visit Leader Training (Theoretical and practical elements)
Theory only
Theory only
Theory and practical / 2 x 1 ¾ hours
3 ½ hours
7 hours / Twilight
Half day
Full day / £90pp
£90pp
£130pp / £108
£108
£156
Course dates available separately
Bespoke Training Events
For a dedicated course in a school/organisation for multiple attendees.
Venue and refreshments provided by the school/organisation. Depending on the event there may be a limit on attendees e.g. if includes practical outdoor sessions. / £250 per ½ day
(3 hours) / £300
½ day
(3 hours)
Additional courses
Courses to reflect needs of SLA Schools/Organisations; examples to include First Aid appropriate to Educational Visits, Water Margin Safety Management, Outdoor Leadership Awards (e.g. Shropshire Hills, Mountain Leader), The John Muir Award, Outdoor Learning linked to curriculum delivery, and first hand data collection through field studies. / Fees will vary depending on course

Educational Visits and Journeys Supplementary SLA to Telford and Wrekin Health and Safety Service to Schools: 1st September 2017 – 31st August 2018

Service Level Agreement agreed by Telford and Wrekin Council

Signed: …………………………….….………..……………………. Print name: ……………………………………......

Position: ………………………………………………………………………………………………….Date: ……………………………...

Service Level Agreement agreed by the School/Organisation

Within T&W H&S SLA for Schools T&W Ed. Visits SLA only (Please  which applies)

Signed: …………………………………………………………………Print name: …………………………………………………………

Position: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

School/Organisation: …………………………………………………………………………………..Date: ……………………………

Name of Educational Visits Coordinator……………………………………………………………………………………………..

Position: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Email: ………………………………………………………………………………………………Tel ………………………………………….