The schools you visit are all aware of the main objectives your group has set and our contact with them has always been developed on the basis of personal recommendation from the local agent.

We have looked for areas of interest and strength in relation to the interests of your group.

But, please be aware, that you will also in all likelihood find they represent a range of practice, in some areas further ahead than yourselves, in others perhaps less well developed. You will also find that you are led into broader areas of interest as well.

Past experience suggests that every school you visit will hold interest and fascination, whatever its stage of development. It is possible to learn just as much from difference as from similarity. Use whatever you see as a mirror or a sounding board for your own experience.

It is obviously important to keep to the programme arrangements and times, unless there has been a prior agreement to change. Your group leader will discuss with you approaches to visiting classrooms and how to prepare for visits to schools during the trip.

It is normal to dress for school visits as you would for a day in your school, taking account of any significant temperature differences! Your local agent should be able to offer advice on dress code if you are unsure.

Your visit will also pave the way for other groups who will follow you on future visits. Please take time and care to nurture the relationships for us by thanking each of your local agents warmly.