Educational Visits Training for 2009/10
If you'd like more information about becoming qualified to lead outdoor and adventure activities, please visit the Outdoor Education Service website for details.
EVC Training
All schools must have a designated Educational Visits Coordinator (EVC), who has taken part in the national EVC training course.
If you've already received EVC training with a recognised provider outside of North Yorkshire County Council, e.g. whilst working for another Local Authority, please email Dave Barham for advice.
To book a place on one of the EVC courses listed below, please contact the Continuing Professional Development section in County Hall or visit the Learning Net website at www.n-yorks.net quoting the course code. These courses are very popular and usually over-subscribed, so book early to secure your place.
| Date | Venue | Course Code |
|---|---|---|
| 17th Sept 2009 | Bridge Inn, Wetherby | OE.02.15.BI |
| 6th January 2010 | Bridge Inn, Wetherby | OE.002.16.BI |
| 27th April 2010 | Bridge Inn, Wetherby | OE.002.17.BI |
| 14th Sept 2010 | Bridge Inn, Wetherby | OE.002.18.BI |
EVC Update Forums
Our regular update forums aim to provide EVCs with the latest information about NYCC policy changes, developments in LOTC and outdoor education. They're also a great opportunity to meet other EVC, share ideas and network.
If you received your EVC training more than 3 years ago, you must attend one of these dates to revalidate your EVC status.
| Date | Time | Venue | Course Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19th Oct 2009 | 9.30 - 12.30 | Pavillions, Harrogate | OE.009.01.CT |
| 21st Oct 2009 | 9.30 - 12.30 | Parsonage Hotel, Escrick | OE.009.01.PE |
| 22nd Oct 2009 | 9.30 - 12.30 | Coniston Hotel, Skipton | OE.009.03.CL |
| 3rd Nov 2009 | 9.30 - 12.30 | Blackwell Grange, Darlington | OE.009.04.BG |
| 4th Nov 2009 | 9.30 - 12.30 | Allerton Court Hotel, Northallerton | OE.009.05.AC |
| 5th Nov 2009 | 9.30 - 12.30 | Downe Arms Hotel, Wykeham | OE.009.06.DD |
To book a place, please contact the Continuing Professional Development section in County Hall or visit the Learning Net website at www.n-yorks.net quoting the course code.
Group Leader Training
This national course is aimed at all staff involved in leading, or helping to lead, groups of young people on off-site visits. This course will provide you with the practical skills you need to secure the health, safety and well being of young people and other staff members during visits and activities.
Group Leader Training is mainly based in the outdoors, with only a minimal amount of indoor work. It's a full day course, usually based at one of NYCC's Outdoor Education Service centres. Outdoor work is conducted at carefully chosen local locations to provide a mix of urban, rural and water margin settings. The training focuses on:
- Planning & preparation
- Risk management & risk assessment
- Strategies for managing and talking to groups
- Wayfinding
- Coping with hazards including water hazards
- Group movement skills
- Checking and counting
- Supervision & responding to issues
- National & local policy, regulations & guidelines
- Incidents & emergency procedures
| Date | Venue |
|---|---|
| 2nd October 2009 | Bewerley Park Centre |
| TBA | East Barnby Centre |
Group Leader Training is booked directly with the Educational Visits Office. You can download a booking form and email or post back to us. Please book no later than 2 weeks prior to the course date.
Tailor-made Courses
Group Leader Training can also be provided for a whole school or cluster. Please contact Dave Barham for more information.