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The priority we place on safety and our world-class systems mean that students and teachers can look forward to a rewarding, well-managed experience.

World Challenge Operations Centre
  • Incident Response Management Team - A highly trained and experienced Incident Response Management Team (IRM) team sourced externally
  • Emergency Response Team - A dedicated Emergency Response Team (ERT) in the UK and one for immediate despatch in-country
  • Thorough risk assessments carried out prior to and during every expedition
  • International medical assistance through an international partner with access to a network of emergency evacuation facilities (incl. screened blood) and additional aviation support
  • Industry best practice relating to National Governing Body (NGB) recommendations
  • Latest satellite communication equipment
  • Rigorous training for all participating teachers, students and staff
  • Full compliance with DCSF guidance - Health & Safety of Pupils on Educational Visits
  • Medical advice from a world renowned expert in expedition medicine
  • Ability to divert expeditions to alternative destinations up to the time of departure
  • Mobiles – ‘All teams are equipped with a mobile phone as well as a satellite phone’
  • Hubbies – ‘Full time World Challenge staff are also present in-country when expeditions are taking place to support the teams and carry out research’

“Safe school expeditions are about managing risk. The Skinners’ School has been using World Challenge since 2003. We have sent expeditions to Namibia, Costa Rica, Kyrgyzstan, and the Maya Route. The quality of back-up means that the school can have confidence that despite the challenges they will face, there will always be the necessary support in place.

"When a group of pupils from Skinners’ were robbed in Guatemala, the assistance provided by World Challenge was exemplary. The pupils were very well cared for in the aftermath of the incident, and were reunited with their families in a matter of days. Despite the incident, the school will continue to provide pupils with the opportunity to take part in challenging expeditions abroad. World Challenge will be my first choice to lead those trips, as I have complete confidence in their systems and support networks.”

Simon Everson, Headmaster
The Skinners’ School
Namibia, Costa Rica, Central Asia - the Silk Route, The Maya Route and Kyrgyzstan

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