Event Date
November 19, 2026
Event Cost
拢250
Event Time
09:30 AM - 03:30 PM
Location
The Edinburgh Academy
Edinburgh
EH3 5BL
Cancellation and refund policy
- Cancellations must be advised by email 5 working days prior to the event.
- A refund will not be granted if a registrant fails to attend or cancels within 5 working days prior to the event.
- We welcome substitute delegates attending in your place at no additional cost.
- Cancellations for residential courses must be advised 6 weeks prior to the event.
Event Description
Join us for this practical, informative course that helps schools ensure their minibus operations are safe, legal, and fully compliant.
It provides clear guidance on legal responsibilities, best practice, and effective management鈥攅quipping delegates to protect pupils, drivers, and their organisation.
We will cover:
- Legal requirements for minibus use
- How to interpret complex compliance rules
- Developing effective policies and procedures
- Managing drivers and reducing risk
- Identifying common safety gaps
Key Topics include:
- Who can legally drive a minibus
- Understanding 鈥榟ire and reward鈥
- Lending and borrowing vehicles
- Teachers and hire/reward implications
- Safety inspections and frequency
- Record鈥keeping requirements
- Driver management
- Health & safety risks
Taking pupils on the road carries significant risk鈥攖his course helps you manage it safely and responsibly
Testimonials from 91探花 delegates who attended the course in April 2026:
鈥淚nformative and knowledgeable鈥 provided a deeper insight into the importance of management.鈥
鈥淓xcellent, detailed and appropriate for independent schools.鈥
鈥淭horough and covered everything I hoped (and more).鈥
鈥淰ery helpful鈥 reinforced learning and opened my eyes in some areas.鈥
With only 15 places available, early booking is strongly recommended.