Going Out There -

Scottish Framework for Safe Practice in Off-site Visits

This framework has been developed in partnership by the Scottish Government, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the Scottish Advisory Panel for Outdoor Education (SAPOE), Education Scotland, and the Association of Directors of Education, with input from other partners including voluntary organisations and providers.

Scottish Advisory Panel for Outdoor Education (SAPOE)

SAPOE has a representative from every Local Authority and the Scottish Council For Independent Schools. The Scottish Government have given SAPOE the responsibility for maintaining and implementing the ‘Going Out There’ guidance. For more information about the work of SAPOE, please visit the SAPOE website.

How will this apply in my Local Authority and or School?

‘Going Out There’ has been adopted by a number of Local Authorities and Independent Schools in Scotland. To find out more about the system in your Local Authority and school, please contact your SAPOE representative.  

Using this website

You can search for the information you need by viewing the Contents page, by selecting the information relevant to your role or you can select the type of visit you are organising.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Coronavirus (COVID-19): More information is now available about the reopening and operation of outdoor education centres and reintroducing visits by schools.

Your role

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Visit leader

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Technical advisor

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Head of establishment

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Employer

Toolkits

A range of useful resources to help with the planning of your trip

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Types of visit

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Routine and
expected visits

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Day visits

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Residential visits

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Adventure activities

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Overseas visits

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Specific planning considerations