Field trip
A visit outside school to study something first-hand, such as geography fieldwork. Also called a school trip.
- Used in
- All four UK nations (details may differ), United States
- Topic
- School life
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Related terms
- Educational visits coordinator (EVC) All four UK nations (details may differ)
- The member of staff who oversees the planning and risk assessment of school trips.
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