Risk assessment and inspection visits
Risk assessments
School tours are statistically one of the safest environments your students can be in – and good risk assessments play a big part in that. Lots of Group Leaders ask us for help when completing theirs, so we’ve put together some simple guidance to make the process feel a lot less daunting.
Our Risk Assessment Guidance sits alongside your school or employer’s policies and breaks the basics down in plain, everyday language. Think of it as a friendly companion to your Group Management Plan.
Inside the guide, you’ll find:
- What Esto does for you
- How the risk‑assessment process works
- An example Code of Conduct
- Sample risk assessments you can adapt
And remember: there’s no single “right” way to complete a risk assessment. What matters most is that you’ve taken time to think through what could go wrong, put sensible measures in place to control the risk, and record significant findings clearly. It doesn’t need to be complicated – just practical, realistic and focused on keeping everyone safe.
Free teacher inspection visits
We know how much easier everything feels once you’ve seen a place for yourself. That’s why we offer free teacher inspection visits – two nights’ accommodation for up to two people in your chosen destination.
It’s a chance to:
- Carry out your own risk assessments
- Check your accommodation in person
- Get a feel for the destination and how to get around
- Explore excursion ideas and local attractions
- Try out places you might take your group to eat
- Look at evening activity options
- Fine‑tune your itinerary so everything runs smoothly
If you’d like to arrange an inspection visit, just speak to your Tour Designer.
