Head of Establishment
8.5 Information for Parents / Parental Consent
When children join an establishment or group, parents should be informed about the range of activities that are part of the programme or curriculum.
8.6 First Aid
Heads of Establishment should work with staff to agree the level of first aid provision that is required for a Routine and Expected Visit.
9.1 Introduction
Visits which are a one-off experience require additional planning considerations.
9.2 Approval
Approval for One-off Day Visits is the responsibility of the Head of Establishment.
9.7 First Aid and Medical Facilities
Heads of Establishment and Visit Leaders need to take various factors into account when deciding the level of first aid provision that is required on a One-off Day Visit.
10.1 Introduction
A residential experience can be an extremely valuable learning opportunity and should be part of the progressive outdoor learning experiences provided for young people.
10.2 Approval
Residential Visits should be approved by the Head of Establishment before notification to the employer. Advice should be sought from the local authority.
10.4 Risk Assessment
It is the responsibility of the Visit Leader to prepare a specific risk assessment for a Residential Visit.
10.6 Information for Parents
Specific information has to be provided in writing to parents.
10.7 Parental Consent
Parental consent has to be obtained for a Residential Visit. Detailed information has to be provided.
