Accredited Partner Programme
Recognising quality, safeguarding standards and operational excellence in school trip provision.
Our tiered accreditation framework — Bronze, Silver and Gold — provides a clear pathway for trip providers to demonstrate their commitment to quality and safeguarding. Each tier reflects increasing levels of compliance, governance and delivery excellence.
Why Accreditation Matters
Schools need clarity and confidence when selecting trip providers. Our tiered accreditation process ensures that providers demonstrate:
- Robust safeguarding systems
- Transparent operational procedures
- Clear safety compliance
- Educational value aligned to school needs
- Proven delivery capability
This programme strengthens trust between schools and providers while raising industry standards.
Accreditation Tiers
Providers are assessed against our five-pillar framework and awarded the tier that reflects their level of compliance and delivery excellence.
Bronze Standard
Foundation Level Accreditation
The Bronze Standard recognises providers who meet our baseline requirements for safeguarding, safety documentation and operational transparency. This tier confirms that essential compliance foundations are in place.
Requirements
- Valid safeguarding and child protection policy
- Current public liability insurance documentation
- Basic risk assessment framework
- Staff vetting and DBS/background check procedures
- Clear cancellation and refund policy
Silver Standard
Advanced Level Accreditation
The Silver Standard is awarded to providers who demonstrate a more developed approach to governance, safety management and educational programme design. This tier reflects a commitment to continuous improvement.
Requirements
- All Bronze Standard requirements
- Detailed activity-specific risk assessments
- Documented emergency response procedures
- Evidence of staff training and CPD programmes
- Curriculum-aligned learning outcomes for programmes
- Structured communication protocols with schools
- Minimum 2 verified school references
Gold Standard
Excellence Level Accreditation
The Gold Standard represents the highest level of accreditation. It is reserved for providers who demonstrate exceptional standards across all five pillars, with a proven track record of delivery and a commitment to industry-leading practice.
Requirements
- All Silver Standard requirements
- Comprehensive safeguarding audit trail
- Independent safety certification or accreditation
- Demonstrated complaint resolution process with evidence
- Minimum 5 verified school references
- Published learning outcomes with measurable impact
- Annual programme review and improvement cycle
- Dedicated safeguarding lead within the organisation
The Five Pillars Framework
Safeguarding & Student Welfare
Child protection policies, staff vetting procedures, supervision protocols and incident management systems.
Health & Safety Compliance
Risk assessments, insurance documentation, emergency procedures and evidence of regulatory compliance.
Operational Transparency
Clear pricing structures, cancellation policies, communication timelines and documented contractual standards.
Educational Value
Curriculum alignment, defined learning outcomes and structured programme design.
Proven Delivery Record
References, testimonials, past programme history and evidence of complaint resolution processes.
How Accreditation Works
Application Submission
Providers submit required documentation including policies, risk assessments and operational procedures.
Compliance Review
Trip Experts conducts a structured document review against our five-pillar framework.
Quality Interview
A structured call to review delivery standards, supervision models and programme design.
Tier Assessment & Award
Providers are awarded Bronze, Silver or Gold accreditation based on the depth and quality of their compliance evidence.
Note:
Accreditation decisions are based on documented compliance at the time of review. Providers may progress from Bronze to Silver to Gold as they strengthen their governance and delivery standards.
How to Apply for Accreditation
Trip providers interested in becoming a Trip Experts Accredited Partner can begin the process by submitting an initial application and compliance documentation. You will be assessed against the tier that best matches your current level of governance and delivery.
Start ApplicationApplication Requirements: Safeguarding policies, insurance documentation, risk assessment samples and operational overview materials.
Expected Review Timeline: 2 to 4 weeks.
Annual Review & Standards
Accreditation is valid for 12 months and subject to annual review. Providers may apply to upgrade their tier at any point during the accreditation period.
Trip Experts reserves the right to suspend or withdraw accreditation if standards are not maintained.
Accreditation reflects compliance at the time of review and does not replace independent due diligence by schools.
Raise the Standard of School Trip Provision
Join a growing network of quality-assured providers committed to safeguarding, safety and educational excellence.
Apply for Accreditation