SAFETY MANAGEMENT
When you see a STF Assured Member Logo you can be secure that your school group travel operator has passed a detailed audit of their operating systems, particularly focusing on safety management and education facilitation. This audit is undertaken by an independent, external agency.
STF Handbook - Section 3
STF Handbook - Section 2 Code of Practice 2.1
RESEARCH
The STF conducts surveys to collate the opinions of teachers and to monitor trends within the educational travel market. Discover our latest survey results here.
Science Field Experiences
The Benefits of Outdoor Learning
Residentials Results 2018 Final
STF Sports Survey 2017
GUIDANCE
Clearly written and fully detailed, our guidance documents provide vital advice to teachers, parents and group travel organisers.
vetting staff from overseas
non package and overseas companies
demystifying risk assessment
helmets in snowsports
WHITE PAPER DOCUMENTS
Official policy documents and government reports on all issues related to educational travel can be found here.
making the case
school sporting tours
curriculum review final
stf aala submission
research evidence supporting the benefits of lotc
stf response to ofsted consultation
New DfE Guidance for Health and Safety on School Trips 2018
Teacher Toolkit
ANNEX A Risk Assessment Template (GSAGE) .docx
ANNEX B Risk Assessment Template (Formal).docx
In Safe Hands Annex C
ANNEX D Contingency Planning (Low level) (1).docx
ANNEX E Contingency Planning (High level).docx
ANNEX F Evacuation Planning.docx