Training

EVC Training (One-to-one)

This training can be geared towards your specific requirements, and will help ensure that your systems and procedures are robust and in line with national guidance and current good practice.

Topics could include:

• Planning
• Legal responsibilities
• School policies, systems and procedures
• Risk Management
• Purpose and Value of Educational Visits
• National Guidance & National Library
• Staffing
• Parental awareness and consent
• Duty of care, ‘in loco parentis’, negligence
• First Aid
• Transport
• Insurance
• Inclusion
• Adventurous activities
• Residential visits
• Overseas vists and expeditions
• Using External Providers
• LOtC Quality Badge
• Emergency procedures

Course duration:

As required, but typically ½ a day.

Note: because staff are inevitably interrupted during this training, we generally find it more time-efficient and cost-effective for these sessions to take place outside of the school environment, for example at a local café, the eduFOCUS offices, or other premises.

Educational Visits (Whole staff training)

This can be either a generic course, or geared towards specific needs as our trainers are competent to cover any area in depth if required.

This generic course will cover the following:

• Planning
• Legal responsibilities
• Risk Management
• Purpose and Value of Educational Visits
• National Guidance & National Library
• Staffing
• Parental awareness and consent
• Duty of care, ‘in loco parentis’ negligence
• First Aid
• Transport
• Insurance
• Inclusion
• Using External Providers
• LOtC Quality Badge
• Emergency procedures
• What if? scenarios

Course duration:

As required: can be either twilight / ½ a day / full day. Content will be determined in part by duration.

Educational Visits (Governor training)

This course will cover the following:

• Responsibilities of governors
• Planning
• Risk Management
• Purpose and Value of Educational Visits
• National Guidance & National Library
• Staffing
• Parental awareness and consent
• Duty of care, ‘in loco parentis’, negligence
• First Aid
• Transport
• Insurance
• Inclusion
• Using External Providers
• LOtC Quality Badge
• Emergency procedures
• What if? scenarios

Course duration:

As required, but typically 2 hours, afternoon, twilight or evening.

EVOLVE (Whole staff training)

This training is designed for those in educational establishments who will be using the EVOLVE system to plan and co-ordinate educational visits. The training will enable users to plan, create and submit visit forms.

Topics include:

• Adding and tracking visits
• Using the resources tool
• Evaluating your visits
• The advanced reporting function
• Keeping your training and profile updated
• Communicating within EVOLVE

Course duration:

As required, but typically 1-2 hours, daytime or twilight.

EVOLVE (Configuration training for administrators)

This training is designed for those that will be responsible for the administration of the EVOLVE site, and will enable them to customise it to their needs, efficiently manage the system and deliver appropriate training to EVOLVE users where appropriate.

Topics include:

• System overview
• The role of a system administrator
• Managing staff profiles
• Managing resources
• Communication with users
• Importing Users and Participants
• System Control Panel
• Custom modules
• Custom Sections
• External Providers and LOtC Quality Badge
• Getting the most from reporting
• Roll out plan
• Help guide
• Kaddi.com

Course duration:

As required but typically 2-3 hours.

Note: because staff are frequently interrupted during this training, we generally find it more time-efficient and cost-effective for these sessions to take place outside of the school environment, for example at a local training suite/meeting faciility, the eduFOCUS offices, or other suitable premises.

Basic Skills Whole Staff First Aid

Course overview:

Whole Staff Inset – First Aid for Schools, including paediatric elements.

This 3 hour course is appropriate for all staff, in particular those who may need to deputise the absence of the main first aider, and is also suitable for staff who may lead or accompany educational visits. The course is similar to the Appointed Person / Basic Skills Refresher course that HSE ‘strongly recommended’ as an annual refresher for those who have completed a statutory First Aid at Work qualification.

This course takes place on the school site, at a time to suit such as 9:15 AM – 12:30 PM.

Course content:

• Vital signs – level of conciousness, breathing, temperature, colour
• Incident management – a systematic approach to managing first aid incidents
• CPR – Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
• Choking
• Bleeding – internal / external, minor / major
• Treating damage – suspected fractures, head, neck and back injuries
• Poisoning
• Burns and scalds
• Common illnesses – asthma, epilepsy, diabetes, anaphylaxis
• Legal issues

Course duration:

3 hours

Course capacity:

There is no limit to the number of participants, provided there is sufficient space available.

Revalidation:

The certificate is valid for 3 years. Revalidation is by attending a repeat course.

Emergency First Aid at Work

Course overview:

This 1 day course allows attendees to act as a workplace first aiders in regulatory terms. It is appropriate where the risk assessment determines that a full First Aid at Work award may not be necessary. No previous first aid experience is required to attend this course. Schools are generally regarded as low risk environments in first aid terms, and this award is therefore appropriate in most instances. The national trend is likely to be for schools to move to a combination of this award and Paediatric First Aid, rather than the full First Aid at Work certificate.

Course content:

• Vital signs – level of consciousness, breathing, temperature, colour
• Incident management – a systematic approach to managing first aid incidents
• Unconsciousness
• CPR – Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
• Choking
• Bleeding – internal / external, minor / major
• Injuries to bones, muscles and joints, suspected spinal injuries
• Chest injuries
• Burns and scalds
• Record keeping

Course duration:

1 day (6 hours)

Course capacity:

Typically up to 12 candidates per course, but we are able to increase this if necessary by bringing in additional trainers.

Revalidation:

The certificate is valid for 3 years. Revalidation is by attending a repeat course.

Paediatric First Aid (EYGS Approved)

Course overview:

This course is for those who might have to identify and manage emergency situations or manage minor everyday occurrences when looking after children (defined as up to puberty). This qualification meets Ofsted requirements for those working in early years settings and uses the criteria for effective paediatric first aid training found in Appendix 1 of The Early Years Foundation Stags (EYFS) Practice Guidance document.

The current EYFS statutory framework requires at least one person who has a current paediatric first aid certificate to be on the premises or outings at all times when children are present.

Course content:

• Incident management – school, nursery & childcare environments
• Carido-pulmonary resuscitation – Infant and Child
• Choking
• Bleeding – internal / external, minor / major
• Shock – hypovolemic & anaphylactic
• Hypothermia and hyperthermia
• Febrile convulsions
• Treating damage – suspected fractures, head, neck and back injuries
• Eye injuries – and foreign bodies in eye, ears and nose
• Bites and stings
• Poisoning
• Burns and scalds
• Electric shock
• Common illnesses – asthma, epilepsy, diabetes, sickle cell anaemia
• Sudden serious illness – meningitis
• First aid kits

Course duration:

2 days (12 hours)

Course capacity:

Typically up to 12 candidates per course, but we are able to increase this if necessary by bringing in additional trainers.

Revalidation:

The certificate is valid for 3 years. Revalidation is by attending a repeat course.

Whole Staff INSET Fire Marshal Training

Course overview:

This 2-3 hour course is appropriate for all staff (up to 25), and will give staff the ability to safely evacuate the school in the event of a Fire. It covers the role of the designated fire marshal in a workplace and gives you the opportunity to learn about the uses of different types of fire extinguisher.

This 2 hour course, with an optional 1 hour practical use of Fire Extinguishers (on a real fire) included in the price (provided you have a suitable outside area available for this).

The coure takes place on the school site, at a time to suit such as 9:15 AM – 12:30 PM.

Who should attend:

This course is suitable for thos ewho are repsonsible for overseeing fire safety, designated fire marshals and anyone who needs to know how to use fire extinguishers.

Course content:

• The role of the fire marshal
• Liaison with the fire service
• Action on discovering a fire
• The chemistry of fire
• Common causes of fire
• Fire safety precautions
• Fire drills and evacuation
• How to use fire extinguishers

Course duration:

2-3 hours

Assessment and Certification:

All candidates will receive a certificate of attendance.

Fast Track Fire Training

Course overview:

This course assumes a basic understanding of the fire triangle, and covers the daily and weekly checks, and Fire Extinguisher selection and use. It includes optional Fire Extinguisher Training (on a real fire).

This 1 hour course is appropriate for all staff (up to 12), and will give staff the ability to safely evacuate the school in the event of a Fire. It covers the daily and weekly checks and fire extinguisher selection and use.This course assumes you have a basic understanding of elements needed to make up a fire and the cause of fire spreading.

This is a 1 hour course, with an optional practical use of a Fire Extinguisher (on a real fire) included in the price (provided you have a suitable outside area available for this).

The course takes place on the school site, at a time to suit such as 9:15 AM – 12:30 PM.

Who should attend:

This course is suitable for anyone.

Course content:

• The daily and weekly fire checks
• Action on discovering a fire
• Fire safety precautions
• Fire drills and evacuation
• How to use fire extinguishers

Course duration:

1 hour

Revalidation:

The certificate is valid for 3 years. Revalidation is by attending a repeat course.

Countryside Leader Award Training

Course overview:

The Countryside Leader Award (CLA) is for adults who wish to lead walks and camping expeditions in non-remote, lowland countryside. This corresponds with the recommended DofE bronze and silver expedition terrain.

The award is designed for people who already have considerable experience working with young people.

To attend this course you must register with the CLA here: click to register.

The minimum age for registration is 18 years.

Who should attend:

• Be a qualified teacher or
• Be a qualified youth worker or
• Have at least 10 days and 5 nights experience of leading, or assisting with the leadership of, walking and camping groups
• Personal experience of 5 nights camping and 5 days walking in the countryside, navigating on clear paths

Please note: A current First Aid certificate is required for this award to be valid.

The First Aid course must be:

• Assessed and certificated
• Delivered by an HSE approved provider
• Minimum of 16 hours of instruction
• Specifically relevant to outdoor leadership

The same course is required for MLTUK qualifications such as the Single Pitch and Mountain Leader Awards.

Please note: You must bring a valid First Aid certificate with you to your assessment.

Course content:

The training course runs over 3 days, and includes a camping expedition. It assumes basic competence in country walking and camping.

Bringing together candidates with this knowledge will promote discussion and practice sharing. Candidates without basic competence are unlikely to absorb the information delivered on the course or to contribute to discussion, and so will be asked to leave the course.

A common format for the course is:

• Introduction day (some classroom-based theory and some navigation)
• Camping weekend (this is a lightweight, self-sufficient expedition)

The priority is to cover skills specific to expedition leadership that might be difficult to learn outside of a training course. Please bear in mind that the course cannot cover every aspect of every part of the syllabus. Candidates should ensure that they develop sufficient skill and knowledge before attending an assessment (and in general before leading expeditions).

Exemption:

Exemption from training will be granted to those with:

• ML training
• WGL training
• BEL2 and BEL3 assessment

There is no exemption from consolidation or assessment. Candidates going straight to assessment should ensure that they have experience of assisting with at least 3 camping expeditions.

Course duration:

Training courses are 3 days long, and usually take the form of an introduction day and a separate two-day camping trip.

Assessment and Certification:

At the end of your training course your tutor will give you a consolidation plan, which will outline areas on which to focus and the experience you need to gain before assessment.

The usual requirement is for candidates to assist with 3 lightweight camping expeditions, where assisting means active involvement in planning, training, supervision, and decision-making. If the Training Course Director feels a candidate is exceptionally strong they may reduce this to two or even one expedition.

For candidates with only the minimum prerequisites further experience may be required, along with other specific recommendations.

The consolidation plan gives minimum requirements. We strongly advise that you exceed them and continue to gain experience until you feel prepared for the assessment. There is no time limit on the consolidation period, although there may be practical constraints due to the availability of assessment dates, and this should be discussed with your Training Course Director.

Countryside Leader Award Assessment

Course overview:

Assessment takes the form of a two-night lightweight camping expedition. Your assessor may send you a home exam paper in advance.

Who should attend:

People who want to complete their full CLA qualification.

Course content:

You should bring your logbook with you, containing:

• Endorsement page with a Training Course endorsement sticker
• Personal Walking and Camping Logbook pages
• Leading Walking / Camping Groups Logbook pages
• Training Course Report
• Consolidation Plan
• Completed Personal Reference
• Valid First Aid Certificate

Course duration:

2 days camping

Assessment and Certification:

There are 3 possible results:

Pass

The candidate has shown the required level of skills and knowledge throughout the syllabus; and has shown the necessary experience and attributes, such as responsibility and judgement.

Defer

The candidate has shown the required level of skills and knowledge in some areas of the syllabus, but there are either some knowledge / skill gaps, or they have not shown the necessary experience or attributes.

Fail

The candidate has globally not shown appropriate levels of skill, knowledge, or other attributes. They will be required to gain further experience and then attend another training course.

Visit Leader Training (OEAP endorsed)

Course overview:

This is a practical one-day course suitable for all school staff but especially for staff leading visits.

Who should attend:

Course content:

Group Leader Training is focused on active risk assessment and group management on educational visits and off-site activities.

It is certificated by the Outdoor Education Advisers’ Panel, and transferable between employers.

The course covers the identification of relevant significant hazards and the importance of placing of successful control measures including supervision and group management strategies.

The course is offered in support of the leader's role in educational visits and off-site activities. It remains the role of the employer (e.g. head of establishment, senior youth worker or educational visit coordinator) to determine the leader's suitability and competence to undertake a leadership role on any particular visit or venture.

Please note that this course is not ‘EVC training’, and is not a substitute for activity or terrain specific training provided by a sports national governing body or employer.

The scheme provides practical training in leading groups out of doors. It does not take the place of LA briefings / training on the management of educational visits although these may be included in this training

Course duration:

1 day

Outdoor Learning Cards

Course overview:

Make the most of your school site and Outdoor Learning.

Who should attend:

Course content:

The Outdoor Learning Cards activities contribute directly to a wide range of educational and development aims for young people and cover four elements of Outdoor Learning that can be delivered on a school/youth club site and surrounding environment. The scheme incorporates:

• Orienteering - developing good map reading skills
• Team Building and Problem Solving - how to challenge your young people
• Bouldering - Use of low level climbing walls
• Journeying - Local visits organised by young people

The Cards are supported by a Handbook and CD that provide detailed information on all aspects of activity delivery. All key elements for successful delivery are explored further in the 6 hour training course.

Course duration: