Management of offsite visits training

Courses for 2025-26

All courses are delivered in partnership with EVOLVE Advice.

People wishing book onto the training run in association with HCC should please contact support@evolveadvice.co.uk or visit www.evolveadvice.co.uk

EVC Training (formally Management of Offsite Visits training

Initial EVC Training from EVOLVE Advice is a comprehensive training course for new EVCs. The course provides essential training on the responsibilities of an Educational Visits Coordinator, and how to fulfil them, including: supervising off-site activities, risk management, and planning educational visits.

DfE guidance states that Schools should appoint an educational visits coordinator and make sure they have the training they need. EVCs are responsible for the safety and educational outcomes of children and young people on educational visits. It can be an isolated role, and one that carries a lot of responsibility for health and safety and compliance with relevant guidance, including OEAP National Guidance. Initial EVC Training provides you with the relevant knowledge and skills to be a competent EVC. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions and get practical advice to help you in your role.

This course has been mapped against the core competencies set out in OEAP National Guidance. It was developed by advisers who have completed OEAP Course Director Training (train the trainer).

Course content includes:

• Educational Visits Context
• Planning, Leading and Evaluating Visits
• Importance of Monitoring
• Risk Management
• Competence
• Supervision
• Guidance
• Best Practice
• Legal Issues and Expectations

The course content is informed by our Educational Visits Advisory Panel, which includes advisers with current professional accreditation, including individuals who hold personal accreditation with OEAP/AAOLEV.

Initial EVC Training is made up of two parts, totalling 6 hours of guided learning.

Part 1: 3 hours. Self-guided e-learning introducing you to core content which will be explored in more detail in the live training. Part 1must be completed before part 2.

Part 2: 3 hours. Live facilitated training is delivered in a small group online via Zoom. Due to IQA and EQA requirements, you must have a working camera and microphone. The session is made up of delivery, discussion and break out rooms and is 3 hours.

This course is run weekly. Course dates can be found at www.evolveadvice.co.uk/evc-training

EVC Revalidation Training (Formerly Management of the Offsite Visits (EVC) update training)

EVC Revalidation Training is recommended for EVCs who have completed Initial EVC Training within the last 5 years. The course provides refresher training on the core elements of the role and covers changes in national guidance and good practice. It provides an important opportunity to reflect on your practice since completing your initial training and identify areas for future development.

The live, facilitated revalidation training is delivered in a small group, online via Zoom. (3 hours)

Due to IQA and EQA requirements, you must have a working camera and microphone.

Course dates can be found at www.evolveadvice.co.uk/evc-revalidation

Preventing Incidents and Managing Emergencies (PRIME) Training

Statistically, pupils are safer on a school visit than at school, home or on holiday with their parents, provided the school has robust visit procedures supported by reputable and appropriate training. This is because trips are carefully planned and prepared, risk assessments carried out and followed. Staff members are clear on their roles, responsibilities and Duty of Care.

This e-learning course is aimed at Visit Leaders, school Senior Leaders and the school's Critical Incident Management Team (CIMT).

Learners will understand what might be expected of the Visit Leadership Team and the support that should be made available to them from the school. This will help ensure that all staff know what is expected of them and what they can expect from other team members in the event of an incident.

This e-learning course can be accessed at www.evolveadvice.co.uk/prime

Visit Leader training

There are two options for visit leader training.

1. Principles of Visit Leadership e-learning

Updated for 2026 this IOL-accredited course covers the core aspects of the Visit Leader role, and is intended for staff leading and supporting educational visits. It is developed by experienced Educational Visits Advisers at EVOLVE Advice to meet the requirements of national guidance and legislation. It is relevant to Visit Leaders in schools or other young people’s establishments or settings.

2. Full Visit Leader Training

Updated for 2026, this Visit Leader training course is designed to equip staff with the key requirements to become a competent Visit Leader. The course provides a firm foundation for those leading educational visits of all types, including overseas travel, residential stays and adventurous activities.

Visit Leader Training is focused on active risk assessment and group management on educational visits and offsite activities, and is primarily aimed at staff leading visits; however, it is open to all school/college staff.

This two part course course is delivered as:

• Part 1 - Principles of Visit Leadership - self directed e-learning (1.5 hours)

• Part 2 - Practicalities of Visit Leadership - Live facilitated session via Zoom, delivered by an Educational Visits Adviser (1.5 hours)

Together both parts form formal Visit Leader Training.

First aid for educational visits

Practical first aid training for school staff – ideal for INSET days and whole-team bookings.

Prepare your school staff to confidently respond to minor accidents and common medical incidents during off-site trips and visits.

This half-day training course is tailored specifically for education settings and includes advice on managing first aid situations in outdoor and off-site environments.

For more information or to book a first aid course visit www.evolveadvice.co.uk/firstaid

Contact for bookings

People wishing book onto training run in association with HCC should please contact support@evolveadvice.co.uk