The ethics of excursions

On reading the title for this article, you might be asking yourself the question 'What has ethics got to do with excursions?' Articles about excursions for children are usually focused on issues such as meeting regulatory requirements, travel arrangements and documenting the outcomes. In thinking about excursions, there are ethical issues that should have first priority in planning, implementing and evaluating an excursion. Giving priority to the ethics of excursions means thinking carefully about equity, inclusion and children's best interests.