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Teachers' Hub


Thank you for considering GoSport Activity Centre for your school visit.


We work with primary and secondary schools across Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and West Sussex, delivering safe, high-quality outdoor learning experiences that support the curriculum, personal development and wellbeing.


This Teachers Hub has been designed to make planning your visit simple, transparent and fully compliant with Local Authority and DfE guidance. Here you’ll find key information, downloadable documents and reassurance to support your Educational Visits Coordinator (EVC), Senior Leadership Team and parents.


Whether you’re planning:

  • A curriculum-linked day visit

  • An adventurous activity day

  • A Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition

  • A residential or enrichment programme

  • For us to visit your site with our equipment.


We’re here to support you at every stage.


Why Schools Choose us?

  • Ofsted-registered childcare provider (URN 2686468)

  • AALA licensed for adventurous activities

  • Paddle UK Delivery Partner

  • Experienced, qualified instructors with Enhanced DBS, First Aid and Safeguarding training

  • Clear safety systems aligned with DfE & Hampshire County Council guidance

  • Proven experience working with maintained schools, academies, independent schools, trusts and SEND groups


Activities & Curriculum Links

Our programmes support:

  • Physical Education

  • Personal Development

  • PSHE

  • STEM

  • Outdoor Learning

  • Character education & teamwork

  • Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (Bronze, Silver & Gold – paddling expeditions)


Activities are adapted to age, ability and group needs, including SEND and inclusion support where required.

Useful Documents

Safety and Assurance

AALA License

Health and Safety Policy

Insurance Certificate - 25/26

AAP License

OFSTED Certificate - Gosport

OFSTED Certificate - Southampton  

OFSTED Certificate - Bedales  

Practice Information e.g. kit lists

Day Trip Kit List

Residential Kit List (coming soon)

Parent Letter

Duke of Edinburgh

Duke of Edinburgh Training Day Kit List

Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Kit List (coming soon)

Duke of Edinburgh Offer Brochure

AAP License

Educational Visits & Local Authority Guidance

Health & Safety Executive (HSE)

  • School Trips and Outdoor Learning Activities – High Level Statement

    This HSE statement clarifies employers’ responsibilities and confirms that well-planned school trips and outdoor learning activities are encouraged.

    View the HSE High Level Statement

  • School Trips and Outdoor Activities – Tackling the Health and Safety Myths

    Practical guidance addressing common misconceptions about health and safety requirements for school trips.

    Read the HSE guidance


Department for Education (DfE)

  • Health and Safety: Advice on Legal Duties and Powers

    Official DfE guidance outlining schools’ legal responsibilities and powers relating to health and safety.

    Download the DfE guidance

  • Health & Safety of Pupils on Educational Visits (HASPEV)

    Although superseded, HASPEV remains a useful reference document and is still accessible via the National Archives.

    View HASPEV on the National Archives


Further Guidance & Professional Bodies

The following organisations provide additional guidance, accreditation and sector-wide best practice for outdoor learning and adventurous activities:




Pre-Visit Support

We can support your planning through:

  • Pre-visit appointments

  • Phone or Teams briefings for staff

  • Advice on ratios, kit, consent and risk assessments

  • Adaptations for SEND, medical or behavioural needs


Contact & Support

If you have any questions or need support with paperwork or approvals, please contact us:

📍 Base: Gosport, Hampshire

We aim to respond promptly and support schools professionally and efficiently.



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