School Trip Health and Safety
Under the new Package Travel Directive it is important that if you are a school based in the UK or EU that you book your school tour to the Arctic (or anywhere else in the world) through a trusted and financially protected tour operator. Packages that are sold to students which include flights as part of that booking are now legally required to be financially protected. You’ll be pleased to know that we have protection from both ATOL and ABTA so you’re fully covered.
If you have previously arranged trips yourself independently and then promoted and sold this to students this is now not permissible as booking independently does not afford your students the same financial protections. Get in touch now if you would like us to arrange your next trip, click on the contact us button or pass your details to our online support team. You can read our ‘Before Booking’ guidance here: https://www.arcticdirect.co.uk/beforebooking
Health and Safety Information
The UK Government has produced lots of information for schools who may be looking to take students on a overseas trips which can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-and-safety-advice-for-schools
The Health and Safety Executive has also published comprehensive information which also aims to dispel some myths about Health and Safety rules for school rips. You can find more information here: http://www.hse.gov.uk/services/education/school-trips.htm