The OEAP
 

Outdoor Education Advisors Panel

The OEAP offer advice and support to enable and encourage outdoor learning.

 
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  OEAP and LOtC Badge
 

Council for Learning Outside the Classroom

The panel endorse and support the LotC Quality Badge. Please read the OEAP Compliance for more information.

To find Local Authorities that accept the LOtC Quality Badge use the Find an Adviser search.

 
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Sensible risk management for outdoor learning
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  The work of the Outdoor Education Advisers' Panel
 

Skiers going down hillOutdoor Learning is important to all young people.


The OEAP support all staff in Children's Services taking young people outdoors to engage and enhance learning.


The OEAP offers practical help, advice and support to staff taking children off site, to different environments including visits to local areas, museums, places of worship, visits abroad and adventure activities. The OEAP is not just about climbing and canoeing but ensuring that staff have access to high quality advice to ensure that young people have enriched learning opportunities.

 
  Meet the Panel
 

The OEAP Panel


The Panel comprises of nominated representatives of Chief Officers of Local Authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It provides a forum for sharing and developing good practice in Outdoor Learning and Learning Outside the Classroom.

 
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Find an Adviser


Most Local Authorities are represented in the Panel.
Please search for your local adviser via Find an Adviser