Outdoor learning, including school trips and visits, are taking off as the spring turns into summer.

Some 7m pupil visits take place every year which means that thousands of pupils are going on visits every week.

From a geography field trip to a week at a residential activity centre, out of classroom education can help bring a subject to life.

The Government wants schooling outside the classroom to be an important part of all young people’s education.

What is the range of school trips in your area? Where do pupils go and for how long?

Staff who take reasonable care and follow employer guidelines are, in the event of any unfortunate accident, protected by the law.

By carrying out straightforward and compulsory safety checks teachers can protect both pupils and staff on a school visit and minimise the risk of litigation.

Do teaching unions back school trips? What do they advise members to do before they go? And how frequent are accidents?