Our Coaches
SkiPlan have a core of British Selected Coach Operators. These operators are well established and reliable companies. Audits are completed for all our selected coach companies to ensure that suitable servicing is regularly carried out and proper documentation is maintained. Seat belts will be available for all pupils on British coaches (this does not necessarily apply to foreign coaches). Our Coach Operators undertake that their drivers will give SkiPlan groups a brief talk on safety on board the vehicle before departure from school.
Accommodation
SkiPlan have undertaken to carry out a SMS Accommodation Audit on all of the units featured in our brochure. This is a thorough audit covering essential areas of security, hygiene and fire safety. The frequency and detail of the audits is defined in our Safety Management System. Copies of these audits are available on request.
Group Inspection Visits
Group inspection visits accompanied by SkiPlan Staff are organised annually to a variety of destinations. Visits will include viewing the accommodation we use, sampling of après-ski activities and also provide an opportunity to discuss any aspects of your tour with SkiPlan staff.
For tour destinations not covered by group inspection visits, SkiPlan may offer group leaders (with a confirmed booking) the opportunity to visit their selected destination. SkiPlan provide 1 night bed and breakfast for 2 persons sharing a twin room.
Emergency Procedures
SkiPlan provides party leaders with a 24 hour emergency contact number to be
used when groups are on tour. To ensure that we deal with any possible
incident in the most efficient and professional manner possible, we have
formalised our emergency procedures into a manual which sets out clearly all
actions to be taken in the event of a serious incident.
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Holiday Protection
We are a member of the Association of British Travel Agents (No. V9860) and
also hold an Air Travel Organiser's License issued by the Civil Aviation
Authority (ATOL number 4849). This means that payments, whether for air or
coach tours, are financially protected.
School Travel Forum
SkiPlan is a Full Member of the School Travel Forum.
The School Travel Forum is a group of leading school tour operators who
promote good practice and safety in school travel.
All Full Members of the STF adhere to a rigorous Code of Practice and Safety
Management Standards which meet the requirements of DfES guidelines and are
externally verified each year by suitably qualified independent
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During the course of developing the STF Code of Practice, and in addition to
liaising with the DfES, advice has been sought from all leading educational
Unions and Associations. The STF initiative has the support of the SHA,
NAHT, ATL, PAT and is welcomed by the Outdoor Education Advisors' Panel. The
principles on which it is based have the support of the NUT and the NASUWT
advises members wishing to organise school trips to use the companies that
have this type of scheme.
Details of the School Travel Forum Code of Practice are available from our
office or online at: www.schooltravelforum.com
SkiPlan Risk Assessment
SkiPlan have a general risk assessment for school ski tours. This will assist groups with the planning of their trip and can be tailored to meet the specific requirements of your group. Please click here to download a copy.
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