Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) The following document identifies the benefits of booking package travel through an ABTA accredated travel agent. ABTA - The benefits of using an ABTA travel agent

Childsafe The Childsafe resources pages include guidance booklets and safety cards that can be issued to host families, staff and pupils involved in exchange visits and homestays. Childsafe - Resources

Environmental Education The following 'Learn for Life' website produced by the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) contains sections for teachers that includes schemes of work and resources, a 'kidszone' that includes online games and many more resources and links. Learn for Life - Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT)

High Quality Outdoor Education  The following publication, produced by the English Outdoor Council (EOC) and written by the Outdoor Education Advisors Panel (OEAP), was produced in 2005 as a guide to recognising and achieving high quality outdoor education in schools, the youth service, clubs and centres. High Quality Outdoor Education (4mb)

Orienteering  The following document has been produced by the Outdoor Education Unit and identifies contacts and local resources available to Kent schools.  School Orienteering - Resources and Contacts

Paddlesports (Including Canoeing and Kayaking) The following document has been produced by the British Canoe Union (BCU) to provide guidance when using Kayaks in swimming pools. It also includes a sample scheme of work and lesson plans for a introducing beginners to the sport of kayaking. BCU - Kayaking in Pools

Pre-trip Planning Advice Any group insured through KCC's Safehands Travel Insurance Scheme have access to the AIG Europe Assist website. This website provides both country specific guidance, including important medical information, security risks and important telephone codes, etc., and general travel advice. There are also details regarding a number of other valuable services offered by the scheme that will be of benefit to any group travelling abroad.

We strongly advise all groups travelling abroad consult this site as part of their planning process. To access the site your policy number is required. This is available from the Insurance & Risk Management section on (01622) 671411. AIG Europe Assist

Road Safety The Department of Transport have produced the following website to promote road safety and to provide resources for both teachers and pupils. Sample lesson plans and schemes of work are available. The guidelines for the new child car seat regualtions (law from 18th September) are also available here. Think Road Safety - Department for Transport (DfT)