Visit Leader

12.8 Remote Supervision during Adventure Activities

Remote supervision is the term used when the Visit Leader is not directly present with participants. Working without immediate supervision can help learners to develop independence and self-reliance.

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13.1 Coastal Visits

Visit to coastal areas can be hugely enriching however they require additional consideration in the planning stages.

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13.2 Natural Water Swimming Activities

Swimming and paddling in natural waters such as rivers, canals, sea or lochs can present significant hazards.

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13.3 Unsupervised Swimming Pools and Pools Abroad

Swimming pools in hotels and abroad are likely to have varying levels of safety and facilities.

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13.4 Farm, Agricultural and Animal Visits

Visits to farms can present particular issues in relation to health.

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14.1 Introduction

Emergency planning procedures are an essential part of planning a visit.

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14.2 Preparation

Prior to departure on any visit, information should be left with a pre-arranged Establishment-Based Contact.

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14.3 Establishment-Based Contact

The Establishment-Based Contact has a key role in the Emergency Procedure.

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14.4 Immediate Action in an Emergency

Immediate priorities of the Visit Leader or any Leader who has to deputise for them in the event of an emergency.

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14.5 External Contact

If an incident or accident is likely to attract media attention, it is important wherever possible that communication with the media and other external agencies is undertaken by someone trained in this role.

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