There is one barrier to LOtC in particular that Benchmark Leasing are trying to remove, not least because it is something that 34% of primary schools and 50% of secondary schools report to be the main reason for them not offering as much LOtC as they would like.
This barrier is school transport – from the costs and legalities, to everything in between.
Thus Benchmark Leasing has provided schools with a wealth of information about school minibuses ahead of Learning outside the Classroom Week (27 June to 1 July) which can be found on the Learning Outside the Classroom website.
Our guide to the legal requirements of operating a minibus can be found at www.learningoutside.info/index.php/operating-a-minibus-legal-stuff, or if you’d prefer to go straight to a specific topic in this area, you can do so by clicking through the links below.
- Who can drive
- Operator’s Licence – what types are there and do you need one?
- Seatbelts – the rules
- Taking a minibus abroad
- Towing with a minibus
- Tachographs – what are they and do you need one?
- Signage for School minibuses
- Safety inspections and MOT’s – what are the rules and recommendations?
- Driver training
- Additional reading and information sources
If you would like to get your school involved with Learning Outside the Classroom Week, please visit: http://www.learningoutside.info/.
Alternatively, if you are looking to lease a minibus, you can have a look at the different minibus leasing arrangements that we offer by visiting: http://www.minibusleasing.co.uk/
Benchmark Leasing Ltd
11 High Street
Eton
Berkshire
SL4 6AS
www.minibusleasing.co.uk/school-minibus.php
minibus@benchmarkleasing.co.uk
Tel: 01753 859944
