Class trip and school outing: planning

In short: Class trips and school outings strengthen a class’s cohesion and offer learning experiences outside the classroom. Good planning takes budget, programme and safety into account.

In more detail: In most federal states, class trips are part of the school programme and pedagogically justified.

In detail

• Destination and programme: Set learning goals and the proportion of free time in advance, for example nature, culture or language.
• Budget: Calculate costs for travel, accommodation and meals early, check hardship provisions.
• Consent: Obtain parental letters and consent forms in good time.
• Duty of supervision: Teachers carry special responsibility for pupils during the trip.
• Emergency planning: Clarify contact details, first-aid equipment and rules of conduct in advance (erste-hilfe-grundlagen).
• Accessibility: Adapt accommodation and programme to the needs of all participants.
• Follow-up: Photos, reports or a small exhibition honour the experience.