LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--To help educational institutions protect young people, faculty and staff while on school trips, the International SOS Foundation has launched a self-assessment tool and training course for the sector. These are designed to provide actionable insights for anyone organising an educational trip, whether for local day trips or overseas adventures.
SELF-ASSESSMENT – OPEN TO ALL
The self-assessment tool is openly accessible and provides an easy means of identifying gaps and needs in current processes.
TRAINING – SELECTION OF DATES AVAILABLE
The International SOS Foundation has also designed a CPD certified training course, which provides guidance and best practice tools in line with the new ISO guidance document 31031, “Risk Management for Youth and School Trips”. The training specifically addresses issues due to the vulnerabilities of minors and aims to help protect young people and the faculty looking after them through:
- Develop a clear understanding of the elements of the guidance
- Comprehend how to integrate these elements into existing or new policies and procedures
- Describe how these are enacted by trip leaders and staff
- Know how to respond in an emergency.
About the ISO 31031
The ISO 31031 builds on the publication of ISO 31030, ‘Managing Travel Risks - Guidance for organisations’, and addresses the education sector's specific risk management needs and challenges. It includes guidelines for creating emergency response plans and ensuring the safety and security of young travellers. By adopting ISO 31031, educational institutions can better safeguard their students during off-campus activities, promoting a safer and more secure learning environment.
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About The International SOS Foundation
Celebrating 10 years as ambassadors for Duty of Care, the International SOS Foundation drives and promotes best practice in protecting employee safety, security, health and wellbeing. Through a range of groundbreaking thought-leadership, CPD and IOSH accredited training and expert led events, the Foundation helps to share vital insight, understanding, and practical risk mitigation measures. All employees need to be protected, at home or away, and the COVID-19 pandemic has created an evolving and complex Duty of Care landscape for organisations to navigate.
The Foundation is a registered charity. Initially launched with a grant from International SOS in 2011, it is now an independent, non-profit organisation.
For more information on Duty of Care and the International SOS Foundation, please visit https://www.internationalsosfoundation.org/.
