Event Date
November 19, 2026
Event Cost
£250
Event Time
09:30 AM - 03:30 PM
Location
The Edinburgh Academy
Edinburgh
EH3 5BL
Cancellation and refund policy
- Cancellations must be advised by email 5 working days prior to the event.
- A refund will not be granted if a registrant fails to attend or cancels within 5 working days prior to the event.
- We welcome substitute delegates attending in your place at no additional cost.
- Cancellations for residential courses must be advised 6 weeks prior to the event.
Event Description
Join us for this practical, informative course that helps schools ensure their minibus operations are safe, legal, and fully compliant.
It provides clear guidance on legal responsibilities, best practice, and effective management—equipping delegates to protect pupils, drivers, and their organisation.
We will cover:
- Legal requirements for minibus use
- How to interpret complex compliance rules
- Developing effective policies and procedures
- Managing drivers and reducing risk
- Identifying common safety gaps
Key Topics include:
- Who can legally drive a minibus
- Understanding ‘hire and reward’
- Lending and borrowing vehicles
- Teachers and hire/reward implications
- Safety inspections and frequency
- Record‑keeping requirements
- Driver management
- Health & safety risks
Taking pupils on the road carries significant risk—this course helps you manage it safely and responsibly
SCIS testimonials:
“Informative and knowledgeable… provided a deeper insight into the importance of management.”
“Excellent, detailed and appropriate for independent schools.”
“Thorough and covered everything I hoped (and more).”
“Very helpful… reinforced learning and opened my eyes in some areas.”
With only 15 places available, early booking is strongly recommended.