Teacher Essentials

• Comfortable bag – you’ll be on your feet a lot, and in and out of your bag frequently, so ditch the style for practicality! Opt for a backpack with padded straps and multiple compartments.
• Once you are using the TripPA app, you won’t need any paper documentation at all – it’ll all be right there on your device at the click of a button. But while you await the release of our school trip app, you’ll want to make sure you’ve got all that key documentation in your trip pack: pupil lists, emergency contact info, medical details, risk assessments and your itinerary.
• School medical kit – this isn’t necessarily for you, but it’s so important that you don’t forget it!!
• Your own meds – don’t forget painkillers and travel sickness tablets – we know they can be lifesavers on those long journeys.
• Shoes – you’ll probably be wearing rather than packing these, but make sure you choose comfortable shoes for all that walking!
• Phone plus chargers (normal charger plus a portable one)
• Wallet with cards and cash.
• Drinks – bringing a water bottle is important, but as teachers, we know only too well that you will probably want a thermos of coffee or tea too!
• Snacks – you never know what might happen, so be prepared with lots of snacks for yourself.
• Wet weather gear – we know there’s nothing worse than being cold and wet when you are responsible for a big group of children out and about! Bring at least an umbrella, even if there’s no rain in the forecast.
• Distraction/Entertainment for the children – you never know where you might get stuck, so it’s always good to have something up your sleeve for difficult moments. Depending on the age, this could be a trivia game, a ball game, or just some sweets…