Schools and Groups
2nd May 2021
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DfE recognises the significant benefits of educational visits for children’s educational development as well as their mental health and wellbeing and is taking steps to allow children to enjoy visits in line with the government’s roadmap. The roadmap is driven by data, not dates.
For that reason, all dates are indicative and subject to change. This advice has now been updated to reflect the Prime Minister’s announcement regarding step 2. Advice will continue to be updated in line with the roadmap.
Educational day visits
In line with the roadmap, schools can resume educational day visits from 12 April.
Any educational day visits must be conducted in line with relevant coronavirus (COVID-19) secure guidelines and regulations in place at that time. This includes system of controls, such as keeping children within their consistent groups and the COVID-secure measures in place at the destination.
Schools should undertake full and thorough risk assessments in relation to all educational visits to ensure they can be undertaken safely. As part of this risk assessment, schools will need to consider what control measures need to be used and follow wider advice on visiting indoor and outdoor venues. Schools should consult the health and safety guidance on educational visits when considering visits.
Domestic residential educational visits
In line with the roadmap, domestic residential educational visits can not take place until at least step 3, no earlier than 17 May.
The roadmap is driven by data not dates. The approach to domestic residential visits is dependent on the roadmap and is subject to change.
Stubbers Adventue Centre - Risk Assessment
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Took the kids there without booking in advance, arrived and easily booked in for the climbing and archery. The staff were all extremely helpful and great with kids.
Sarah Jones, Trip Advisor
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We always have a brilliant time with our lads and ladies who have disabilities here. The staff are great. We enjoyed ourselves out on the sailing boats this time. The 4x4 driving is usually a big hit here.
Ryan Horsecraft, Facebook
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Great place for families and groups to enjoy outdoor activities such as climbing, off road driving, canoeing, jet skiing, sailing, laser tag and loads more. The staff are always very willing to help out.
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