Outdoor learning and educational visits advice and guidancehttps://bsky.app/profile/theoeap.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/theoeap.bsky.social/post/3mwv3tco4522pModel emergency procedures for visit leaders. The visit leadership team should have easy access to a copy of the procedures says guidance. #outdooreducation #oeapng https://oeapng.info/19286-model-emergency-procedures-for-visit-leaders/02 Oct 2026 09:49 +0000at://did:plc:63ibuhphjep2x2but6illac7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwv3tco4522phttps://bsky.app/profile/theoeap.bsky.social/post/3mwso3gtij22kEach month we amend the OEAP National Guidance Updates page. During September we revised 3 National Guidance documents and made minor amendments to 2 others. We revised 9 Welsh translations and made minor amendments to 4 others. https://oeapng.info/ng-documents-updated/ #outdoorlearning #educationalvisits #oeapng01 Oct 2026 10:38 +0000at://did:plc:63ibuhphjep2x2but6illac7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwso3gtij22khttps://bsky.app/profile/theoeap.bsky.social/post/3mwb2fuktj22yTransgender young people and learning outside the classroom visits. "The subject of gender identity should be addressed carefully". #outdooreducation https://oeapng.info/19264-transgender-young-people-and-learning-outside-the-classroom-visits/24 Sep 2026 10:30 +0000at://did:plc:63ibuhphjep2x2but6illac7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwb2fuktj22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/theoeap.bsky.social/post/3mvmzqynils2hUpdated outdoor education residential visits guidance. How they “create powerful learning opportunities for young people”. #oeapng #outdooreducation https://oeapng.info/19246-updated-outdoor-education-residential-visits-guidance/16 Sep 2026 11:25 +0000at://did:plc:63ibuhphjep2x2but6illac7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvmzqynils2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/theoeap.bsky.social/post/3mvagidbams2sShould mobile phones be allowed on outdoor education visits? Updated guidance covers frequently asked questions... #outdooreducation #oeapng https://oeapng.info/19236-should-mobile-phones-be-allowed-on-outdoor-education-visits/11 Sep 2026 11:09 +0000at://did:plc:63ibuhphjep2x2but6illac7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvagidbams2shttps://bsky.app/profile/theoeap.bsky.social/post/3muhusahxk22yDuring August we revised 9 OEAP National Guidance documents and made minor amendments to 4 others. We revised 7 Welsh translations of guidance documents. https://oeapng.info/ng-documents-updated/ #outdoorlearning #educationalvisits #oeapng01 Sep 2026 16:48 +0000at://did:plc:63ibuhphjep2x2but6illac7/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhusahxk22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/theoeap.bsky.social/post/3mu2mgupzfc2tUpdate: Vetting and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks. DBS checks that are particularly relevant to outdoor learning and offsite visits. #DBS #OEAPNG https://oeapng.info/19147-vetting-and-disclosure-and-barring-service-checks/27 Aug 2026 10:14 +0000at://did:plc:63ibuhphjep2x2but6illac7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2mgupzfc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/theoeap.bsky.social/post/3mtgsrnjnxs2gExample operating procedures for outdoor education visits. Operating procedures will vary greatly depending upon the establishment says guidance. #outdooreducation #oeapng https://oeapng.info/19134-example-operating-procedures-for-outdoor-education-visits/19 Aug 2026 13:14 +0000at://did:plc:63ibuhphjep2x2but6illac7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgsrnjnxs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/theoeap.bsky.social/post/3mszzqx7bn222Learning outside the classroom residential visit guidance update. How the choice of venue can support the learning objectives of a visit. #residentialvisit #oeapng https://oeapng.info/19127-learning-outside-the-classroom-residential-visit-guidance-update/14 Aug 2026 11:14 +0000at://did:plc:63ibuhphjep2x2but6illac7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mszzqx7bn222https://bsky.app/profile/theoeap.bsky.social/post/3ms6556ctjc2bHow to successfully manage the risks of swimming and paddling in natural waters. …around 400 people drown every year in the UK” says guidance document. #watersafety #oeapng https://oeapng.info/19077-manage-the-risks-of-swimming-and-paddling-in-natural-waters/03 Aug 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:63ibuhphjep2x2but6illac7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms6556ctjc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/theoeap.bsky.social/post/3mrzeossug22aDuring July 2026, we revised twelve National Guidance documents and made a minor amendment to one other document. We revised eight Welsh translations of guidance documents and made a minor amendment to one other document. See: https://oeapng.info/ng-documents-updated/ #oeapng #educationalvisits #outdoorlearning01 Aug 2026 11:32 +0000at://did:plc:63ibuhphjep2x2but6illac7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrzeossug22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/theoeap.bsky.social/post/3mr327qrr6c2wMedication issues and considerations for offsite visits. Enabling outdoor education participation by those with medical conditions. #medication #outdooreducation https://oeapng.info/18996-medication-issues-and-considerations-for-offsite-visits/20 Jul 2026 10:05 +0000at://did:plc:63ibuhphjep2x2but6illac7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr327qrr6c2whttps://bsky.app/profile/theoeap.bsky.social/post/3mqm6us2zn22sTaking care near water or just in it – safety guidance is available. How to avoid the potential hazards presented by water margins. #watersafety #oeapng https://oeapng.info/18985-taking-care-near-water-safety-guidance-is-available/14 Jul 2026 12:18 +0000at://did:plc:63ibuhphjep2x2but6illac7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqm6us2zn22shttps://bsky.app/profile/theoeap.bsky.social/post/3mq7jupbwrk26Health and safety updates for outdoor education. It’s part of the risk-benefit assessment and planning process. #healthandsafety #outdooreducation https://oeapng.info/18945-health-and-safety-updates-for-outdoor-education/09 Jul 2026 11:30 +0000at://did:plc:63ibuhphjep2x2but6illac7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq7jupbwrk26https://bsky.app/profile/theoeap.bsky.social/post/3mplgavrnps2yOutdoor education good practice basics. How to improve the likelihood of safe and successful outcomes... #outdooreducation https://oeapng.info/18923-outdoor-education-good-practice-basics/01 Jul 2026 11:32 +0000at://did:plc:63ibuhphjep2x2but6illac7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mplgavrnps2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/theoeap.bsky.social/post/3mpl7qvmtbs2hEach month we amend the OEAP National Guidance Updates page to show how many documents we have added or revised in the previous month. During June 2026, we added two new National Guidance documents and revised five others. https://oeapng.info/ng-documents-updated/ #educationalvisits #outdoorlearning #oeapng01 Jul 2026 09:36 +0000at://did:plc:63ibuhphjep2x2but6illac7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpl7qvmtbs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/theoeap.bsky.social/post/3mp4esskdhk27The benefits of exchange visits and homestays. How to successfully organise them – both in the UK and abroad. #oeapng #homestays https://oeapng.info/18868-the-benefits-of-exchange-visits-and-homestays/25 Jun 2026 11:57 +0000at://did:plc:63ibuhphjep2x2but6illac7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp4esskdhk27https://bsky.app/profile/theoeap.bsky.social/post/3mokkta4dt22fAn overview of outdoor education emergencies and critical incidents. Useful update includes 4 hierarchy of emergencies categories. #outdooreducation https://oeapng.info/18794-an-overview-of-outdoor-education-emergencies-and-critical-incidents/18 Jun 2026 09:56 +0000at://did:plc:63ibuhphjep2x2but6illac7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mokkta4dt22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/theoeap.bsky.social/post/3mnk5ct5dws2lSelf-evaluation and the Ofsted Framework guidance updated. Supporting establishments when evaluating their provision of outdoor learning. #ofsted #outdooreducation https://oeapng.info/18748-self-evaluation-and-the-ofsted-framework-guidance-updated/05 Jun 2026 12:29 +0000at://did:plc:63ibuhphjep2x2but6illac7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnk5ct5dws2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/theoeap.bsky.social/post/3mnb2ll5ci22zEach month we amend the OEAP National Guidance Updates page to show how many documents we have added or revised. We include links to tables showing summaries of each amendment and links to each of the newly-amended documents. https://oeapng.info/ng-documents-updated/ #educationalvisits #outdoorlearning #oeapng01 Jun 2026 21:47 +0000at://did:plc:63ibuhphjep2x2but6illac7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnb2ll5ci22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/theoeap.bsky.social/post/3mna7fr3m622rThe ideal starting point for outdoor education guidance. Terminology to help get you started with National Guidance and learning outside the classroom activities. This recently updated document is available to download and use free of charge. #outdooreducation https://oeapng.info/18729-the-ideal-starting-point-for-outdoor-education-guidance/01 Jun 2026 13:40 +0000at://did:plc:63ibuhphjep2x2but6illac7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mna7fr3m622rhttps://bsky.app/profile/theoeap.bsky.social/post/3mmw44y4cn22uAn overview of the law as it applies to outdoor learning and off-site visits. How to comply with it – and what may happen following an incident. #outdooreducation https://oeapng.info/18721-law-as-it-applies-to-outdoor-learning-and-off-site-visits/28 May 2026 13:15 +0000at://did:plc:63ibuhphjep2x2but6illac7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmw44y4cn22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/theoeap.bsky.social/post/3mmeoitl2s22hWorking with adult participants in outdoor education activities. Good practice is also applicable to work with adults, says guidance. #outdooreducation https://oeapng.info/18706-working-with-adult-participants-in-outdoor-education-activities/21 May 2026 14:56 +0000at://did:plc:63ibuhphjep2x2but6illac7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmeoitl2s22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/theoeap.bsky.social/post/3mlsm6tafl22sRatios and effective supervision in outdoor education. A focus on the useful assistance provided by the STAGER framework. #outdooreducation https://oeapng.info/18692-ratios-and-effective-supervision-in-outdoor-education/14 May 2026 10:27 +0000at://did:plc:63ibuhphjep2x2but6illac7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlsm6tafl22shttps://bsky.app/profile/theoeap.bsky.social/post/3ml46oe2ans2yOutdoor Education Adviser guidance updated. Why it is good practice for an employer that provides outdoor learning to appoint a competent OEA. #outdooreducation https://oeapng.info/18537-outdoor-education-adviser-guidance-updated/05 May 2026 12:26 +0000at://did:plc:63ibuhphjep2x2but6illac7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml46oe2ans2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/theoeap.bsky.social/post/3mkvlfcrydc24Each month we amend the OEAP National Guidance Updates page. During April we revised two National Guidance documents and made minor amendments to 3 others. We revised 3 Welsh translations, and made minor amendments to 6 others. https://oeapng.info/ng-documents-updated/ #educationalvisits #oeapng #outdoorlearning02 May 2026 21:25 +0000at://did:plc:63ibuhphjep2x2but6illac7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkvlfcrydc24https://bsky.app/profile/theoeap.bsky.social/post/3mk3ktgz5uc2yOutdoor education activities that require employer approval. This newly updated guide includes examples that are likely to be helpful. #outdooreducation #oeapng https://oeapng.info/18516-outdoor-education-activities-employer-approval/22 Apr 2026 13:06 +0000at://did:plc:63ibuhphjep2x2but6illac7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3ktgz5uc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/theoeap.bsky.social/post/3mjjs2zwbxc2oLearning outside the classroom guidance for farm visits. The benefits, health considerations and how to choose the right venue. #farmvisits https://oeapng.info/18496-learning-outside-the-classroom-guidance-for-farm-visits/15 Apr 2026 11:27 +0000at://did:plc:63ibuhphjep2x2but6illac7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjjs2zwbxc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/theoeap.bsky.social/post/3mj56ifhves26Selecting external providers and facilities for educational visits. The key to maximising the outcomes from learning outside the classroom. #outdooreducation #oeapng https://oeapng.info/18449-selecting-external-providers-and-facilities-for-educational-visits/10 Apr 2026 11:05 +0000at://did:plc:63ibuhphjep2x2but6illac7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj56ifhves26https://bsky.app/profile/theoeap.bsky.social/post/3mih73joum22uLast month we revised 9 National Guidance documents, made minor amendments to 2 others, added 17 new Welsh translations, revised 7, and made minor amendments to 4 others. All guidance relevant to Wales has now been translated. https://oeapng.info/ng-documents-updated/ #educationalvisits #outdoorlearning01 Apr 2026 17:17 +0000at://did:plc:63ibuhphjep2x2but6illac7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mih73joum22u