Educational visits
Educational visits can be of substantial benefit to the education and development of pupils.
Advice
Safety of school minibuses
This page outlines the key legal requirements for drivers and operators of school minibuses and describes the support school staff should be given before they agree to drive a school minibus.
Out of school hours activities
guidance on the pay and conditions implications of teachers’ participation in out-of-school-hours learning activities.
Swimming safety in schools
Advice for teachers and school staff who teach swimming or supervise swimming, including qualifications, training and safety.
Seat belts and car restraints
Information for school staff who transport children in their own car on the law and regulations regarding child car seats and seatbelts.
School visits
Advice about health and safety on school trips, including legal rights and obligations.
Work outside of the classroom
Advice for trainee members on the additional work outside the classroom you may be involved in.
Animals in education and guidance on farm visits
Advice on the main health, safety, welfare and legal factors surrounding animals in schools.