Safe trips and visits (3)

Safe trips and visits for trip leaders

40 minutes
Certificate included

Get to grips with your key responsibilities when leading a school trip and how to keep pupils safe.

Who it's for

All staff leading a school trip in primary/secondary schools and EYFS settings

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Last reviewed on 11 May 2026
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By the end of this course, you will be able to …

  • Explain your key responsibilities when organising a school trip or visit
  • Use risk assessments effectively when planning trips and visits
  • Assess the risks for pupils during different types of trips/visits
  • Apply strategies to keep pupils safe
  • Respond effectively to incidents on school trips, including emergencies

Please note: this course covers health and safety on school trips and visits. It does not cover how to make trips more effective. It also does not cover medical needs on trips or allergies.

Additional resources

Training to meet your statutory requirements

School trips: risk assessments

Understand when you do and don't need to carry out a trip risk assessment, find out what you need to include and see template examples.

School trip health and safety: planning checklist and guidance

Ahead of a school trip, use our checklist and find guidance to help you feel confident you’ve considered everything from a health, safety and safeguarding perspective.