Off Site Excursions

Off Site Excursions - A Quick Guide

This new one page guide, laced with hyperlinks to fuller information is available as a PDF document within the 'Current Documents' section on the right hand side of this page.

If you require further advice, please do not hesitate to contact the Outdoor Education Resource Centre.

Email; outdoor.ed@highland.gov.uk

Phone; 01 463 870 797

Fax; 01 463 871 044

Health and Safety on Educational Excursions

In Scotland the good practice guide Health and Safety on Education Excursions (HASEE) produced by the Scottish Executive is the main source of guidance.

Highland Council's document, Procedures and Guidance for all Off Site Excursions, is based on the above document.

Adventure Activities

Where an excursion involves activities such as

• Canoe sports
• Snowsports
• Moutainsports
• Cycle sports
• etc

Reference should also be made to The Highland Council's Outdoor Education Safety Document.

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