Teach Secondary Essential Resource Guide 2025/2026

Trusted advice for school trips What does the law say about educational visits advice? Health and safety legislation requires schools to appoint a competent person to assist with compliance and risk management. This doesn’t need to be an external adviser, but many schools don’t have the capacity or specialist expertise. That’s why it’s good practice to work with an Educational Visits Adviser. EVOLVE Advice can help your school meet its legal responsibilities and plan safe, enriching trips, giving you peace of mind – especially for overseas, adventurous and residential visits. How can an Educational Visits Adviser help me? Advisers help ensure that your visits are compliant with all relevant guidance. At EVOLVE Advice, we can review your more complex trips, support risk management, advise on planning and help with important issues like inclusion. Whether it’s answering urgent queries, or offering final-stage sign-off, we give EVCs the confidence to deliver inspiring trips that meet all the right standards. What makes a good Educational Visits Adviser? Look for relevant qualifications and experience, strong communication and an in-depth knowledge of national guidance. ABOUT JAKE: Jake Wiid is the director of EVOLVE Advice Contact: 01327 588 488 info@evolve advice.co.uk evolveadvice.co.uk What’s the difference? + Expert advice with no out-of-office delays – expert help when and where you need it + Reduce risk, streamline processes and build confidence with responsive, contextual visit support + Advice, training, system support, education know-how, technical and legal expertise – all in one place 30 SECOND BRIEFING EVOLVE Advice supports schools with expert educational visits, advice and training for your EVCs and Visit Leaders. Our responsive team will help you meet legal requirements, reduce workload and build confidence, so you can focus on creating meaningful learning experiences beyond the classroom. Q&A Jake Wiid highlights what schools should expect from an educational visits advice service... Ask about response times, out-of-hours support, system expertise (e.g. EVOLVE) and training options. Do they provide clear onboarding, with ongoing support? Would other schools recommend them? We welcome these questions at EVOLVE Advice, as they give us the chance to show why so many schools trust our team. How is EVOLVE Advice different? EVOLVE Advice’s team-based model provides resilience. Our ‘no out-of-office’ policy means you’ll never be without support, wherever you’re based. We know that sometimes you need answers quickly, so our fast-turnaround advice will help to keep your visit plans moving. Our Advisers combine educational experience with legal and technical know- how, giving you a comprehensive and practical source of guidance. We approach even the most complex visits with a can-do attitude, and will help you find a way to make your visits happen. What added value does EVOLVE Advice offer? We’re more than an approval service. Our IOSH- and IOL- accredited EVC and Visit Leader training builds skills and confidence. We can reduce admin, support inclusion and help you manage your visit system. As part of our schools community you’ll also get regular updates, access to resources, CPD opportunities and offers from providers. Our support will help you deliver safe and memorable educational visits, with less stress and more clarity. Land & Wave school trips teachwire.net ESSENTIAL SCHOOL RESOURCES 2025/26 10