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Residential Off-Site Visits
There are a range of resources available to schools when arranging residential off-site visits, including a training package and various guidance.
For access to the training site, please contact schooltriprequests@eastlothian.gov.uk
The modules covered in the training are:
Module 1 – Legal & Procurement
Module 2 – Insurance
Module 3 – Supplier List & Pre-Approval
Module 4 – Finance
The training provides an overview of the process for arranging residential off-site visits and there is an assessment at the end of each module.
All trip leaders must complete the training package prior to planning or provisionally booking a visit and it is highly recommended that other school staff involved in the process complete the training also.
The documentation below will support the processes outlined in the training, please download documents before trying to edit.
The documentation below will support the processes outlined in the training, please download documents before trying to edit.
Consent Forms
Consent Forms
PC C Residential Visit Sign Up Form.docxPC(C) - Residential Visit Sign Up Form
PC D Residential Visit Final Information Form.docxPC(D) - Residential Visit Young Person Final Information Form
Visiting Guidance
Visiting Guidance
Going Out There - Scottish Framework for Safe Practice in Off-Site Visits.pdfGoing out there - Scottish Government Guidance for Off-site Visits
ELC Guidelines - Safety and Good Practice in Managing Off-Site Visits.pdfELC Guidelines: Safety and Good Practice in Managing Off-Site Visits (including Adventurous Activities)
Transport Services Framework Guidance handbook V1 August 25.docxTransport Services Handbook
Process
Process
Residential Off-Site Visits Process Flow Chart
Residential Off-Site Visits Process Flow Chart.pdfFinance
Finance
ELC Purchase Card Procedures.pdfELC Purchase Card Procedures
DSM Financial Procedures for Schools Jan 25 FINAL.docxELC DSM Financial Procedures for Schools
School Purchase Card Guidance (1).pdfSchool Purchase Card Guidance
Procurement
Procurement
UNDER 15K PROCUREMENT RECORD v1.4.docxUnder £15k Procurement Record
Single Source Application Form (SSAF).docSingle Source Application Form (SSAF)
PROCUREMENT INITIATION DOCUMENT v5 Jan23.docProcurement Initiation Document (PID)
Residential Visits - Procurement Guide.docxResidential Visits Procurement Guide
Evolve
Evolve
Suppliers
Suppliers
Supplier List for EduHub 20082025.pdfUK Supplier List
Supplier List for EduHub - International 18072025.pdfSupplier List - International
Insurance
Insurance
Insurance - Summary.pdfInsurance - Summary
Insurance - Key Facts.pdfInsurance - Key Facts
20230725 ELC School Journey Insurance Letter for Parents Final SS 28082023.docxInsurance – Policy Summary
Equity
Equity
School Visits, Wider Achievement and Equity April 23.docxSchool Visits Wider Acheivement and Equity
School Visits Parent Carer Leaflet April 23.docxSchool Visits Parent/Carer Leaflet
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