OUTDOOR EDUCATION KCC - Children, Families & Education
	The Outdoor Education Unit was established in April 2003 following recommendations issued by the DCSF (now DfE) in August 2002. We are here to advise and support LA Schools and Youth Centres on all issues relating to Educational Visits.

Visits that include an overnight stay and/or adventurous activities MUST obtain KCC approval via the e-Go online system as per current guidance.

Out-of-county visits

From 1st September 2007 KCC requires NOTIFICATION  of non-adventurous day visits to locations outside of Kent.

Schools and the Youth Service can use the e-Go online system to enter their visits for approval and make notifications.

Click on the e-Go logo below to access the system.

 Click Here for HELP with e-Go 

Providers Database

There are now 1000’s of vetted providers on the e-Go database in Kent, across the UK and the World!

If you require an activity, accommodation or a combination of both for your visit, it is very likely that we have already vetted someone to provide it in the area of your choice.

Please use the database or phone and ask us for vetted providers, before looking at any un-vetted providers. We can help you to find a vetted provider to meet your specific needs and location.

Due to the increasing time needed to maintain this extensive database, we will be requiring a much longer period to be able to vet currently ‘un-vetted’ providers.

Un-Vetted providers will now require 12 weeks to complete the vetting process as activity or accommodation providers. Please get in touch with us early when planning your visits!

Remember do not book with or pay deposits to un-vetted providers until vetting is complete (as we cannot guarantee they will meet the requirements).

Remember to use LOtC Quality Badge providers where possible.

2011-12 CPD/INSET Training Brochure

      If you would like a hard copy of this brochure please phone us on 01580 715854

 Learning Outside the Classroom -

• Manifesto for Learning Outside the Classroom.
• Visit the Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto website

• Download a copy of the latest Ofsted survey and report on 'Learning Outside the Classroom: How far should you go?" on Teachernet.

Current hot topics

• New Outdoor Learning Cards Resources and Training for Teachers and Youth Workers

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