There must be a trained Visits Coordinator (EVC) in every local authority school, and Children, Families and Cultural Services (CFCS) establishment. 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). The course follows the national framework for EVC training.

It is good practice to refresh this training by attending an EVC refresher training event every three years.

Course modules

• the national context, role of outdoor education and legal situation
• risk management and risk assessment
• leader competence supervision
• what the EVC needs to know
• what the EVC needs to do

At the end of the course, participants will receive a course completion certificate. Attending this course will develop your knowledge of the local authority's visits guidance and help you improve practice in schools and other CFCS settings.

Venue

The Mill Adventure Base,
Sherwood Way South, 
Sutton in Ashfield,
Nottinghamshire.
NG17 4PA

The room where the course will be running will be open from 0900 and the course will start promptly at 0930. We aim to finish by 1600.