IMPACT OF RARELY COVER GUIDANCE ON SCHOOL TRIPS

Early day motion 1895, tabled 15 July 2009 by Lembit Öpik (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 32 members.

That this House notes with concern the threat that the Rarely Cover guidance poses to learning outside the classroom; highlights the fact that many schools are cancelling school trips citing concerns over the application of the Rarely Cover guidance; notes that as a consequence the guidance is contradictory in its aim to facilitate the continuation of educationally valuable visits or trips; further notes the value of educational trips to children's personal development and learning of life skills; and calls on the Government to provide clarification on the guidance to ensure that the negative impact on school trips is minimised.

Signatures by party: Labour 16, Liberal Democrat 10, Conservative 2, DUP 2, Independent 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.