Join the School Trip Experts Network
We connect schools with trusted educational travel providers who meet strong standards in safeguarding, governance and operational delivery.
Why Trip Providers Partner With Us
Direct Access to Schools
We work with school leaders responsible for educational visits, residential programmes and international trips. Our network connects providers with schools looking for trusted partners.
Increased Visibility
Providers within the network benefit from increased visibility when schools are exploring potential trip partners. Schools often approach us when seeking reputable providers in specific regions or programme areas.
Strategic Introductions
Where appropriate we facilitate introductions between schools and trusted providers. This allows strong providers to access opportunities that may otherwise be difficult to reach.
Credibility Through Accreditation
Providers who complete our accreditation process receive School Trip Experts Verified Provider Status. This demonstrates alignment with strong safeguarding, governance and operational standards which carry weight with schools.
How Our Network Works
Schools
Schools approach us for support with:
- •Trip governance
- •Provider identification
- •Risk and safeguarding alignment
- •Strategic programme planning
The School Trip Experts
We act as an independent advisory partner helping schools identify appropriate providers who operate to strong professional standards.
Trusted Providers
Our network includes providers delivering high quality educational travel experiences around the world.
Working With Schools
The School Trip Experts works with schools across the UK and internationally to strengthen governance and decision making around educational travel.
Our work includes:
- Reviewing school trip policies and governance structures
- Advising on safeguarding and risk management
- Supporting the identification of reputable trip providers
- Facilitating introductions where appropriate
Because of this role, schools frequently approach us when exploring new programmes or providers. Our partner network allows us to connect those schools with organisations we know and trust.
Types of Providers in Our Network
Our network includes both large established organisations and specialist niche providers:
- •Educational travel programme providers
- •International residential trip providers
- •Ski programme operators
- •Expedition and adventure education organisations
- •Sports tour providers
- •Cultural and language immersion programmes
- •Curriculum linked travel experiences
School Trip Experts Verified Provider Status
Providers within the network can apply for Verified Provider Status. This accreditation assesses providers across five key areas:
Safeguarding standards
Risk management and documentation
Insurance and liability structures
Operational governance
Alignment with school expectations
Achieving Verified Provider Status provides reassurance to schools that a provider operates to strong professional standards. Many schools value independent oversight when selecting trip partners, and accreditation can play an important role in building confidence.
Learn more about accreditationHow to Join the Network
Initial Conversation
A short call to understand your organisation, programmes and markets.
Provider Review
We review your programmes and operational approach.
Network Inclusion
Approved providers join the School Trip Experts network.
Optional Accreditation
Providers may apply for Verified Provider Status following a structured review.
Strategic Partnerships
We also work with organisations supporting the educational travel sector including:
- •Insurance partners
- •Travel specialists
- •Education organisations
- •School networks and associations
If your organisation works within the educational travel ecosystem and shares a commitment to strong governance and safeguarding, we welcome a conversation.
Interested in Joining the Network?
We are always open to conversations with reputable providers and partners who share our commitment to safe, well governed and high quality educational travel experiences.