A guide to your child's NST school trip
Watch this video to see what was included on an NST educational school trip to Spain:
School trips to educate and inspire
NST educational tours open up a new world of learning for your child. With the opportunity to explore some of the most captivating destinations in the world, our school trips for students have been created to enrich classroom-based learning and inspire a deeper interest in their studies.
- Builds independence and self-confidence
- Bring classroom subjects to life and enhance learning
- Experience new cultures and experiences
- Develop key skills and understanding
All of our school tours have been designed to support the National Curriculum and make invaluable contributions to your child’s education. We have also been awarded the Learning Outside the Classroom Council’s Quality Badge in recognition of our high quality teaching and learning experiences.
Safe in our hands
NST’s excellent reputation is founded on an outstanding health and safety record based on our 55+ years of operating school tours. As a fully assured member of the School Travel Forum, we adhere to a rigorous Code of Practice and safety management standards, which are externally verified annually by health and safety professionals.
Your money is protected
Your money is protected from the moment your child’s tour is booked, thanks to our ABTA and ATOL bond. This means that your money is safe, and your payments are insured.
Accommodation on our school trips
During their tour, your child will stay in safe, secure, and school-friendly accommodation. All accommodation is carefully selected by us and is subject to our regular, and stringent, audit checks to ensure the highest levels of safety and suitability.
Coach transport
Safety is our first priority, which is why we promise that your child’s coach operator will meet the following minimum requirements:
- All British coaches are fitted with seatbelts
- All British coaches conform to government safety standards
- All British coach operators conform to European Laws and regulations (driver hours and tachograph records)
- All British coach operators have systems to ensure drivers are DBS checked
Visits and excursions
During their school trip, your child will take part in excursions and visits to enhance their learning experience and enjoyment.
To ensure the highest level of quality and safety, all NST arranged visits and excursions are risk evaluated and regularly reviewed.
NST insurance cover
Insurance cover and 24-hour medical assistance are included in every NST school trip, as follows:
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Type of cover |
Value of cover |
|---|---|
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Cancellation / Curtailment of Activity / Abandonment |
Up to £5,000 |
|
Medical Expenses |
Unlimited (outside of country of domicile only) |
|
Personal Belongings |
Up to a limit of £3,500. Single article limit of £1,000. All electronic items excluded. |
|
Personal Money |
Up to £250 |
|
Personal Accident |
Up to £25,000 |
|
Personal Liability |
Up to £5 million |
Please note that there is an excess up to £50 for some sections of cover.
Passport, visas & health documents
Passports
Please check your child’s passport validity as soon as possible.
British passport holders should have at least 6 months validity remaining on their passports from the date of travel, and be less than 10 years old (except for travel to Ireland). If a traveller renewed a 10-year adult passport before expiry, extra months may have been added to the passport expiry date – these extra months do not count.
In addition to their passport, travellers may also be asked to show a return or onward ticket, and that they have sufficient money for their stay.
We recommend that non-British passport holders have a minimum of 6 months remaining on their passport when they re-enter the UK.
Visas
Full details of visa and entry requirements for all countries can be found on the government foreign travel advice website. Non-British nationals/passport holders may require visas, and it is the responsibility of the individual to check all passport and visa requirements with the relevant country’s embassy.
Health
The Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) offers protection for emergency and medically necessary healthcare needs when in the EU on a temporary stay. Applying for a GHIC is free via the official GHIC website. Current European Health Insurance Cards (EHIC) will continue to be valid for travel in the EU.