Visit Leader
10.9 Points to Consider about Accommodation
In the planning stage the Visit Leader should consider various points about the accommodation, both prior to the visit and on arrival.
10.10 Emergency Details
On a Residential Visit it is important that the Visit Leader has adequate knowledge and information about participants to ensure their well-being.
10.11 First Aid and Medical Facilities
The aims and objectives of the visit can influence the degree of risk that parents and participants will find acceptable.
11.1 Introduction
Overseas visits include all visits outside the UK. They are almost certain to include a residential element, and are likely to involve other activities which are of a sporting, cultural, or adventurous nature.
11.2 Approval
Overseas Visits must comply with the Employer’s policy regarding taking young people outside the UK and advice should be sought in the early planning stage.
11.3 Visit Plans
The Visit Leader is responsible for compiling a Visit Plan which documents all aspects of the trip – the amount of detail will be determined by the nature of the trip.
11.4 Risk Assessments
It is the responsibility of the Visit Leader to prepare a specific risk assessment for all aspects of an Overseas Visit for which they are taking direct responsibility.
11.5 Establishing Ratios
As part of the risk assessment, careful consideration has to be given to establishing leader:participant ratios.
11.6 Information for Parents
For Overseas Visits the process of informing parents and participants will need to start well in advance of the visit.
11.7 Parental Consent
Parental consent must be obtained for an Overseas Visit.
