1. Introduction
1.1 Introduction
Giving more children and young people access to outdoor learning and play opportunities provides invaluable life experiences which could not be achieved without ‘going out there’ more regularly and more frequently.
1.2 Incidents and Accidents
Accidents and mistakes may happen on visits – but fear of prosecution has been blown out of proportion leading to a fear of taking children and young people off site and outdoors.
1.3 Adopting this Framework
The framework has been developed to enable its widest possible adoption, integrating support for employers with planning and provision at local authority level and with management, delivery and practice at establishment level.
1.4 Going Out There Framework and The UNCRC
The ‘Going Out There’ framework integrates the principles of the UNCRC by ensuring safe, enriching, and equitable outdoor experiences for children and young people. By embedding children’s rights into its structure, the framework not only…
1.5 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
GDPR impacts upon the collection, use and retention of participant information for educational visits. Medical and dietary information, parent contact details etc. must be kept secure, regardless of how the data is shared or carried….
1.6 Supporting Materials
The framework is supported by tools, resources and accompanying examples of good practice for the planning and evaluation of different levels of outdoor experience and off-site visits, which are straightforward and user-friendly to apply.
