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Everything for a well-planned visit.

Choose a category below. Download documents directly or open the online consent form.

For teachers & leaders
01Plan your visitLetters, consent and a programme to get started.

Parent letter

Editable template to share with families.

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Group consent form

Download a copy for your school or group.

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Online group consent

Complete the digital consent form.

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Example visit programme

A sample school visit itinerary. PDF.

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Teacher visit risk assessment

Editable template for your own visit planning.

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02Certificates & assuranceCurrent certificates for your visit approval.

Insurance certificate 2026/27

1 June 2026–31 May 2027. PDF.

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AALA licence L201948

11 September 2026–10 September 2029. PDF.

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DofE Expedition AAP certificate

2026 Approved Activity Provider certificate. PDF.

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Ofsted certificate · Gosport

Registration certificate. PDF.

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Ofsted certificate · Southampton

Registration certificate. PDF.

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Ofsted certificate · Bedales

Registration certificate. PDF.

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03Activity risk assessmentsSelect the documents relevant to your programme.

Paddlesports

Generic paddlesports risk assessment. PDF.

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Archery & axe throwing

Ranged activities risk assessment. PDF.

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Fire lighting

Fire lighting risk assessment. PDF.

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04PoliciesSafeguarding, inclusion and the practical details.

Safeguarding & child protection

Our safeguarding and child protection policy.

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Health & safety

Our health and safety policy.

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05Kit lists & DofEPrepare your group for their adventure.

DofE offer brochure

Explore our Duke of Edinburgh provision. PDF.

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DofE training day kit list

Existing list dated 18 January 2026. Confirm requirements with us before use.

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Day trip kit list

Updated separate list being prepared. Contact us for your visit requirements.

In preparation

Residential kit list

Contact us for the kit requirements for your stay.

In preparation

DofE expedition kit list

Confirm expedition kit and supplied equipment with your GoSport contact.

In preparation
06Further guidanceUseful external resources for visit leaders.

HSE · school trips

Planning guidance and frequently asked questions.

Visit website

HSE · school trips guide

External guidance document.

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DfE · health & safety advice (2013)

Historic reference retained from the original Hub.

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DfE · health & safety advice (2014)

Historic reference retained from the original Hub.

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