We all know just how much learners have missed because of Covid. One of the most impacted areas of learning has been school visits.
While learners were taught their curriculum content online, what they were not able to do was visit and see things like they once could.
This didn’t just apply to big visits either – swimming and sports fixtures were affected too, as well as many other things.
Luckily, things are starting to open up again.
Getting children out and about
We all know the value of school visits and trips – the experiences, the increased cultural capital and, most importantly, the fun. Students need to get out of school to contextualise their learning and, of course, see and experience things that a school environment simply can’t facilitate.
There is no hiding away from the fact that one of the most time-consuming and worrying aspects of school trips remains the same though: how do you get a group of teenagers from one place to another safely and efficiently?
It’s a job more easily said than done, especially with the wide variety of coach companies out there competing for business.
Putting customers first
It’s rare that you can rely on one provider for everything when it comes to school transport, but National Express Transport Solutions has curated a service that you can trust to provide excellence and professionalism.
Its aim is to make you, the teacher, feel safe, secure and reassured.
Having recently acquired a number of local operators, National Express Transport Solutions provides coach hire services for all kinds of trips, including visits, fixtures, airport transfers and even getting students to and from school.
The group, combined with the UK’s largest network of audited partner operators, provides an industry-leading transport management solution for schools, making booking your coach travel and undertaking your trip easier and more straightforward than ever.
Offering national coverage, National Express Transport Solutions gives schools value, excellence and professionalism.
With access to over 10,000 vehicles, you can be sure that National Express Transport Solutions have the right vehicle to suit your travel requirements, no matter how big or small.
In a climate where we need to get students experiencing and learning outside of your school environment, in essence catching up, knowing that there are services that provide such efficiency makes the whole process more feasible.
Vehicle tracking
For National Express Transport Solutions, safeguarding is top priority, with every driver fully DBS checked, plus vehicle tracking and 24/7 support.
Not only does the professionalism of the driver reassure you as a teacher, but it also gives students a sense of value. It adds to the experience of learning.
There is something to be said for the fact that students learn so much about the world on school trips, and this starts the second they leave the school gates. They need the first person they see to look and act professionally.
Transport you can trust
You also want to be able to trust that what arrives at the school gate is what you booked. You don’t want a clapped out old vehicle turning up that rattles and bangs as you drive down the road. We’ve all had that, “Please say I’m not on that one” feeling as the buses arrive at school.
National Express Transport Solutions not only ensures its staff are professional, but it also makes sure its vehicles meet rigorous standards. Every coach has daily safety inspections and is fitted with CCTV, alco-lock and telematics to ensure both driver and vehicle are in tip-top shape.
As a teacher it doesn’t matter if you need a full transport solution to include home-to-school services, daily swimming services, school trips or just a one-off hire – you just want the whole experience to be smooth.
There is so much to do when organising school transport but rest assured, with the right provider, getting students back out and enjoying their trips can be really simple.
Private coach hire quote
Call National Express Transport Solutions’ expert sales team for a quote or to arrange a sales call for more complex enquiries on 0845 257 9845 or visit nets.nationalexpress.com/school-coach-hire and complete the online enquiry form.
