Adventure Activities on School Trips: Licensing & Safety

Caving, climbing, trekking and watersports can be the highlight of a school trip. This course explains the adventure activities licensing scheme in Great Britain, when a provider needs a licence, the exemptions that apply to schools and clubs, and how to plan, check providers and manage these activities safely in line with DfE guidance.

This course gives general awareness of the licensing scheme and DfE visits guidance. It is not a substitute for your employer’s visits policy, competent instructors or specialist advice.