Course summary
This course provides a detailed briefing on the range of factors which need to be considered, including the legal situation, risk assessment, supervision arrangements, insurance, parental consent, outdoor pursuit qualifications and sources of further advice (based on the local authority’s visits guidance).
What are the benefits of the course?
• Learn the national context and importance of outdoor education
• Risk management and risk assessment
• Leader competence and supervision
• Learn responsibilities and duties of a visit coordinator
Who is the course suitable for?
- Power of Coaching attendees
- Colleagues who have been actively involved in coaching
- Colleagues who have a role in leading a coaching culture
- Teachers, educational and business support staff
Commitment
One day
Dates
Wednesday 11 November 2026, 9am – 3pm.
Location
The Mill Adventure Base,
Sherwood Way South,
Sutton in Ashfield,
Nottinghamshire.
NG17 4PA
Cost
Free for internal staff booking on the closed course arranged by the Association.
£75 for half a day’s programme £150 for a full day’s programme