Andrew Brookes

About the Author

Andrew Brookes is a seasoned educator and outdoor safety expert with over three decades of experience in physical education and adventure training. His career spans teaching in schools, leading youth expeditions, and consulting on risk management for outdoor activities across the UK and internationally. Drawing from real-world incidents and forensic analysis, Brookes has dedicated his work to enhancing safety protocols in educational settings, preventing tragedies through evidence-based strategies. In his seminal book, Preventing Fatal Incidents in School and Youth Group Camps and Excursions: Understanding the Unthinkable (International Explorations in Outdoor and Environmental Education), he unpacks the complexities of outdoor risks, offering practical guidance for educators, leaders, and policymakers to safeguard young lives. Brookes continues to advocate for rigorous training and systemic improvements in adventure education worldwide.