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We provide a range of training opportunities to support EVCs, SLT, Visit leaders and those delivering outdoor learning, offsite visits and adventurous activities. Click the buttons below for more information and to book.
99% of learners say they would recommend EVOLVE Advice courses to others - 1535 out of 1552 learners, Sept to July 2023.
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We’re sometimes asked whether EVC training must come from a particular provider or follow a set national model. It’s a fair question — and one we’ve taken directly to the Department for Education (DfE) for clarification.
The response? The DfE has confirmed that it does not enforce or mandate the use of any specific EVC training provider or course materials.
“The DfE does not seek to endorse… or mandate the use of EVCs trained by OEAPs, LOtC [sic], or any other organisation.”
– DfE Correspondence, July 2025
Guidance on educational visits is non-statutory, meaning it’s there to support schools, not to prescribe a single approach. Put simply, schools and their leaders are trusted to make their own decisions about how best to meet health and safety responsibilities, including how EVCs are trained – whether that’s delivered by a member of staff, or externally provided by your Local Authority or a trusted independent provider like EVOLVE Advice.
Your educational visits policy may include requirements for frequency or content of EVC training. We recommend EVCs revalidate their training at least every 3 years to remain up to date.
At EVOLVE Advice, we offer high-quality, comprehensive EVC training that puts practical knowledge and professional judgment front and centre. We’re here to support confident, competent visit leadership, in a way that works for you. Learn more about our quality assurance and accreditations.
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Quality assured, accredited training delivered by educational visits specialists
At EVOLVE Advice, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards in our training, as part of our work to support schools to deliver safe and memorable educational visits for all children and young people. Find out more about our accreditation and quality assurance here.
EVOLVE Advice trainers are either qualified teachers or hold at least a level 3 award in education and training. All have extensive first-hand experience of delivering educational visits and outdoor learning.
Our trainers undertake regular CPD and between them have achieved an impressive list of qualifications, including; Health and Safety certifications, technical awards in outdoor activities, and have completed OEAP Course Director training.
We apply a robust and regular internal and external quality assurance process to ensure our training meets the highest standards at all times.
EVOLVE Advice’s EVC Training, Visit Leader Training and Visit Leader e-learning, Snowsports Visit Training, and Risk Assessment for Educational Visits Training are all accredited by the Institute for Outdoor Learning.
EVOLVE Advice is an Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) approved training provider. EVOLVE Advice Initial EVC Training is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
EVCs completing EVOLVE Advice Initial EVC Training can take an additional assessment to be awarded certification for the ‘IOSH Approved Educational Visit Coordinator with EVOLVE Advice Ltd’.
