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Punjab Introduces New Safety Guidelines for School Trips and Educational Tours

The Punjab School Education Department has introduced a new set of safety guidelines for educational trips, recreational tours and outdoor activities organised by public and private schools across the province. The measures aim to improve student safety, strengthen supervision and ensure that school administrations follow proper arrangements before taking students outside school premises.

Under the new directives, schools are prohibited from travelling on highways and visiting hilly areas at night during adverse weather conditions. In addition, educational tours will require prior approval from the relevant District Education Authority DEA. Schools must obtain permission before finalising travel arrangements and taking students on educational excursions.

The department has also made parental consent compulsory. School administrations must collect written permission from parents or guardians, along with their emergency contact numbers, before organising any trip. They are also required to submit complete information about the tour, including the travel schedule, transportation arrangements and list of participating students, to the relevant education authority.

Mandatory Teacher Supervision and Student Safety

The new guidelines place particular emphasis on proper supervision throughout educational tours. Schools must ensure that a senior teacher or designated group in-charge accompanies students during the entire trip. For tours involving female students, the presence of a senior female teacher has been made compulsory.

The department has established a supervision ratio of one teacher for every 15 students. This requirement is intended to ensure that teachers can monitor students effectively, manage groups and respond promptly to emergencies.

Schools must also ensure that every participating student carries a valid school identity card. The card should include essential emergency information, particularly contact numbers and the students blood group, so that relevant details are available if an emergency occurs during the journey.

Transport and Medical Safety Requirements

Under the revised instructions, school administrations must arrange safe and legally authorised transportation for educational trips. Only vehicles holding valid fitness certificates and commercial permits will be permitted to transport students.

The guidelines also cover medical preparedness. School staff accompanying students must carry a first aid kit and maintain records of students medical information. These arrangements will help teachers respond to minor injuries or health-related emergencies while travelling.

Schools are expected to make these preparations before departure rather than relying on emergency arrangements after a problem occurs.

Restrictions During School Trips

The School Education Department has also introduced restrictions on student activities during educational tours to prevent unnecessary risks and maintain discipline.

Students will not be allowed to visit locations that have not been included in the approved tour plan. They must remain with their assigned groups and cannot leave the group without permission from the supervising staff.

The transportation and carrying of prohibited or dangerous items have also been addressed. Students are strictly prohibited from carrying tobacco products, weapons or other hazardous items during school trips.

School administrations and accompanying teachers will be responsible for ensuring that students follow these instructions throughout the tour.

Post-Trip Reports Made Mandatory

The new guidelines also require schools to maintain an educational purpose for trips and recreational activities. After returning, students must prepare and submit a report, project or presentation based on their tour experience.

This requirement is intended to connect outdoor activities with classroom learning and encourage students to reflect on what they have observed and experienced.

The Punjab School Education Department has directed public and private schools to implement all the issued instructions strictly. The guidelines cover the planning, approval, transportation, supervision and post-trip activities associated with educational tours.

Punjab Introduces New Safety Guidelines for School Trips and Educational Tours

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