Appendix
Coronavirus (COVID-19): reopening and
operation of outdoor education centres and
reintroducing visits by schools
Infographic - Outdoor Learning Off-site Visits: Emerging from lockdown. Version 2: August 2021
This summary guidance is produced by the Scottish Advisory Panel for Outdoor Education (SAPOE). It mirrors current Scottish Government guidance, will be updated regularly and should be considered alongside relevant Local Authority guidance.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance to support the reintroduction of school residential visits
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance to support the reintroduction of school residential visits v2 May 2021.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for school visits and trips
The latest Scottish Government guidance regarding School Visits can be found on the website.
SAPOE Coronavirus reopening and operation of OEC and reintroducing visits by schools
This guidance was commissioned in 2020 by the Scottish Government and developed by the Scottish Advisory Panel for Outdoor Education (SAPOE) in partnership with Education Scotland, Association of Heads of Outdoor Education Centres and the Youthlink Scotland Outdoor Group. In response to the Scottish Government's advice around school day visits during the autumn term, this will support the safe reopening and operation of Outdoor Education Centres and may be applicable for planning overnight visits when they are permitted to resume.
The following guidance is available to download:
SAPOE Coronavirus reopening and operation of OEC and reintroducing visits by schools V6
More information about the Educational value of Scotland’s Outdoor Education Centres is available on the SAPOE website.
