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Safety and Security
There is greater risk on our programs compared to a typical holiday and local safety standards may be below what usually protects you at home. We try to reduce your risk.
Safety is our number one priority. Our Founder was the past Chair of the Year Our Group - Membership and Safety committee as well as going on to be the elected Chair of the regulatory Year Out Group.
We have been a contributor to the expedition standards. BSI8848 Overseas Field Work and Expeditions, member of the British Government FCO's "Know Before You Go Campaign", a Duke of Edinburgh Award Centre.
Professional Advice
We will come and meet with you. We will listen to what you hope to achieve, what educational or learning format you may have in mind as well as any suggested locations. As we have Leader pre-positioned around the world we can quickly provide you with up to date local, advice.Full Program Menu
Your dedicated Gapforce Group Manager will provide you with example programs that we have successfully run over the past 20 years. We can also create a program in the country of your choice.
Your full menu will include SMT, parent and pupil briefings as required. Individual risk assessments for your program as well as back ground security briefings can be provided. Educational projects and learning outcomes are an increasingly popular part of our School Group trips.
Leadership
Bruce Parry (BBC TV The Tribe and BBC TV Amazon) was one of our early leaders. We have built on his experience to create a four month overseas leadership program. Based in Wales and Central America our training provides both hard and soft skill training for our Group Leaders as well as practical Experience in Leading, to create some of the UK’s most professional Group Leaders.
One Point Of Contact
Gapforce provides you with your own dedicated Educational Group Manager. He/She will be your one point of contact throughout your program.
A second layer of back up is our 24/7 Emergency line. In addition all participants receive password protected access to their own on line school trip briefing kit.
Experience
Over 20 years of Gapforce we have created and led groups for the British Royal Family, US TV celebrates as well as over 10,000 young people. Our founder is a past Chair of the Regulatory Year Out Group as well as contributing to the UK Expedition Sector Standards. We have also been involved t at Committee stage and above on School Mentoring programs, Expedition Safety and Educational Learning committees.
“We have just returned from our School trip to Ecuador and wanted to write to let you know what a fantastic experience we had. The pupils gained so much from all aspects of the itinerary and they have literally raved about it all the way home – that’s 30 hours of none stop talking!”
AJ, Teacher, Bryn Hafren School
For Your School:
Once you have completed your initial meeting and received your Program Menu – as outlined above, you will receive:
- Briefing to your SMT
- Parent Briefing
- Fundraising pack & support
- International flights
- A Gapforce Expedition Leader
- 3 Meals per day
- Accommodation, transfers & activities
- One free teacher place on a 1:8 ratio
- 24 hour emergency back-up
- Evacuation plan
- School briefing day
- All technical equipment
- T-shirt in school name
- Return Assessments, reflection and learning outcomes as required
As you first step, request a brochure for ideas or contact us to discuss to compare options.
“I would recommend any young person thinking of undertaking such a program to go for it. Travelling is also a great way to expand the mind and learn about the world.”
Ben Fogle, TV Presenter and Writer – Ben has filmed a number of his programs supported by Gapforce Leaders as well as filming on our programs.
Group reviews
Tanzania 
What an outstanding 10 days we had in Tanzania. From the moment we arrived in Arusha to the moment we left everything was exceptionally well planned and executed. The organisation put into place by Gapforce was exemplary; every activity was well thought out. Having two Gapforce staff members on the ground in Tanzania was superb because they were familiar with the local customs and the language.
Furthermore, they were more than willing to change arrangements at the last minute and accommodate our requirements. The staff in the London office was a dream to deal with- always approachable, easy to communicate with and highly accommodating.
The range of activities organised for us were of a wide range and suited then needs and requests of everyone. From walking transects, to the Maasai cultural experience, visiting the orphanage and the tree days of safaris, I would certainly recommend Gapforce to anyone planning to visit beautiful Tanzania.
I M. Head of Biology, Cheltenham Ladies CollegeBelize
The Belize expedition was exciting, unique and life changing
C. G. Head of Biology, George Watson SchoolMorocco
Morocco was fantastic, thanks so much for all the help and support given by Gapforce in the lead up to the trip, as well as the leadership given by Madoc and the Support of Vicky when we were out there. The students had an amazing time and are buzzing about it still
W. S. Head of Geography, Larkmead schoolEcuador
We have just returned from our school trip to Ecuador and wanted to write to let you know what a fantastic experience we had. The pupils gained so much from all aspects of the itinerary and they have literally raved about it all the way home- Thats 30 hours of non- stop talking from some of them! Thanks again and we look forward to working with you again in the future
A. J. Teacher, Bryn Hafren schoolBa Kalalan 
The expedition was excellent. Ben was a great leader, full of enthusiasm and the project in Ba Kalalan was exactly what we were looking for, both remote and meaningful
G. D. Teacher, Royal Grammar School, NewcastleIndia
The trip was fantastic - Stefan and Charlie were brilliant. At times I felt as though I should be doing more as, with them on the trip, everything just happened!
One of the highlights was the 'Zomsa Laundromatte Cafe' where we had all of our meals in Mcleodganj - it was run by a Dowa who really looked after us and over the week cooked us all the classics of Tibetan food. I'd definitely go back there.
D. M. Teacher, Ardingly School