This is a supplement to a longer publication on educational visits. The supplement focuses on the organisation of school-led adventure activities, particularly the responsibilities and tasks of the supervisor, technical adviser and educational visits coordinator.

The term - adventure activities - covers all activities that present hazards over and above those in everyday life, requiring supervision by a competent person with specialist skills. But the supplement advises that some of the guidance, particularly on assessment and management of risk- is useful even for ordinary school visits. It advises schools to designate someone as an educational visits coordinator.

The publication spells out duties and responsibilities of different parties. It outlines ways of verifying the competence of an activity leader or supervisor and analyses the different supervision needs of different kinds of activity. It also gives detailed practical guidance on supervision, the risk assessment process and issues around informed parental consent.

The document provides detailed information about other relevant organisations and places to go for further information and warns that it does not replace other professional guidance or regulations. Readers are advised to check the teachernet website for updates and amendments.

Ordering options

STANDARDS FOR ADVENTURE, SUPPLEMENT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS ON EDUCATIONAL VISITS

Reference:	0565/2002
Format:	Document
Weight:	0
Dimensions:	Unspecified

Price: Free

Help with orders