The Venture Abroad Experience
Safety
| DCSF GUIDELINES: SAFETY ON SCHOOL VISITS | |
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Supported by NAHT, SHA, ATL, NUT and PAT, Venture Abroad is part of Rayburn Tours Ltd and conforms to the code of practice and safety management system of the School Travel Forum. The School Travel Forum is a group of leading school tour operators who promote good practice and safety in school travel. All Assured Members of the STF adhere to a rigorous Code of Practice and Safety Management Standards and are externally verified each year by suitably qualified independent Health and Safety professionals. Choosing an STF Assured Member ensures teachers and schools are meeting the requirements of DCSF and Scottish Executive guidelines and that they can delegate important tasks with confidence. During the course of developing the STF Code of Practice, and in addition to liaising with the DCSF, advice has been sought from all leading educational Unions and Associations. The STF initiative is welcomed by the Outdoor Education Advisors Panel (OEAP) and the DCSF. It has the support of the ASCL, NAHT, ATL, NUT, PAT and the NASUWT advises members wishing to organise school trips to use companies that have this type of scheme. Details of the School Travel Forum Code of Practice are available from www.schooltravelforum.com |
FINANCIAL SECURITY |
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We are fully ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents) bonded which guarantees you complete financial security when booking with us. We also hold a Civil Aviation Authority Air Travel Organiser’s Licence (ATOL) and bond which provides you with financial protection if traveling by air. |
RISK MANAGMENT |
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| For your peace of mind, all aspects of our tours have been thoroughly risk assessed. A general risk awareness handbook will also be provided. We know of no other tour operator that provides such in-depth practical support, helping assure you of an even safer successful ski tour. | |
TRAVEL INSURANCE |
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| All the tour prices in this brochure include Venture Abroad travel and winter sports insurance. A full summary of the insurance policy is available on request. We can also arrange insurance for any ski equipment you may wish to bring with you - please enquire for more details. | |
Travel Insurance Medi-Card |
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In the event of any medical emergencies, group members will have the re-assurance of their own personal Medi-card. On production of the Medi-card, any rescue, transport or medical service subscribing to the scheme will make no charge to you for their service but will bill the insurance company direct. Only the policy excess will be payable to the doctor at the time of treatment. |
