News and UpdatesEducational Visits and JourneysThe Educational Visits and Journeys - Procedures and Guidance now applies to all school visits. EvolveEvolve is the new online approval system for Educational Visits. The website is www.norfolkvisits.org.uk From 01 April 2008 there will be no paper based approvals. All Category B visits requiring Local Authority Approval will need to be submitted using Evolve. With effect from September 2009 it is hoped that schools/establishments will also use this system for all CAT A visits. Educational Visits Newsletter - Autumn 2008 Here is our Autumn newsletter updating EVCs, Head teachers and Governors. We hope you find this useful, any feedback will be gratefully received.
Autumn Newsletter
Health and Safety Executive Poster of the MonthHere is a copy of November's poster of the month from the HSE. In these posters they are trying to expel the myths surrounding issues attributed to Health and Safety. The myth: Children need to be wrapped in cotton wool to keep them safe. The poster Educational Visits Training OpportunitiesWe are pleased to offer the following training courses relating to Educational Visits and learning outside the classroom. - Training for New Educational Visit Co-ordinators in Schools
- Educational Visits Administrators Training
- EVC Updates
- Educational Visits Leader Training
We also promote the training sessions offered at Whitlingham OEC and the Basic Expedition Leader Award (BELA) training offered by Joanna Hogarth, County DofE Expedition Co-ordinator. How to book on a course:If you would like to attend any of the courses offered please look in the training section of our web site and then book a place online or email educational.visits@norfolk.gov.uk who will book a place for you. Whitlingham Training OpportunitesFor further information regarding training opportunities at Whitlingham Outdoor Education Centre see the training section of our Website or email Ian Hayward at ian.hayward@norfolk.gov.uk. For further information on Outdoor Activities please contact Whitlingham Outdoor Education Centre on 01603 632307 or visit their website at Whitlingham OEC DofE Training OpportunitesFor further information regarding training opportunities for DofE (including BELA) see the training section of our Website or email Joanna Hogarth at joanna.hogarth@norfolk.gov.uk Environmental Education ServiceLink to the Environmental Education Service to access information on outdoor learning.
Visit the websites of the Norfolk County Council Field Study Centres at Holt Hall and Wells |