Parents’ consent must be obtained in writing if mixed gender tents are to be permitted, this includes groups where students are undergoing gender reassignment. Parents must be informed in writing where participants (under the age of 18) are to be allowed to camp unaccompanied overnight. A campsite should be chosen which has appropriate security precautions in place to deter unwelcome intruders or in a location where the risk of intrusion is kept to a minimum. Cooking Cooking is not permitted inside tents. All Staff Safe storage and preparation of food to reduce the chance of infections. Groups are aware of participants’ food allergies. Fire Participants are not permitted to use open flames in tents. Expedition A competent adult must supervise open fires. Supervisor Permission of the landowner/campsite manager must be sought and given for the use of open fires. Fuel Fuel must be carried and stored in containers with safety valves. All Staff The carriage of methylated spirits in bulk may only be handled by a competent adult. Stoves requiring methylated spirit must never be re-filled unless extinguished and cool to the touch. Getting Lost Walking groups must the following equipment to prevent lost”. Mountain “getting (see appendix 6) Full colour map (1:25000 is suggested) Leader in charge Route cards (minimum of 2 per group) Compass Groups are briefed to stay together unless undertaking emergency procedures. Groups have been trained in wild country navigation techniques before being permitted to walk unaccompanied. The Centre has a risk assessment for lost” and all staff have been briefed. “getting Heat Participants must carry enough water during hot weather. Expedition Exhaustion Clothing must be worn which offers suitable sun protection for example sun hats, long sleeved tops, Leader – and sunscreen. Appropriate route planning is undertaken to account for the ability and fitness of participants within the walking group. Hypothermia Weather information should be obtained for the duration of the expedition. Expedition (cold/wet) Participants are appropriately equipped for the weather conditions. Leader Participants must carry appropriate food for the duration of the expedition. Appropriate route planning is undertaken to account for the ability and fitness of participants within the walking group.
Parents’ consent must be obtained in writing if mixed gender tents are to be permitted, this includes groups where students are undergoing gender reassignment. Parents must be informed in writing where participants (under the age of 18) are to be allowed to camp unaccompanied overnight. A campsite should be chosen which has appropriate security precautions in place to deter unwelcome intruders or in a location where the risk of intrusion is kept to a minimum. Cooking Cooking is not permitted inside tents. Safe storage and preparation of food to reduce the chance of infections. Groups are aware of participants’ food allergies. All Staff Fire Participants are not permitted to use open flames in tents. A competent adult must supervise open fires. Permission of the landowner/campsite manager must be sought and given for the use of open fires. Expedition Supervisor Fuel Fuel must be carried and stored in containers with safety valves. The carriage of methylated spirits in bulk may only be handled by a competent adult. Stoves requiring methylated spirit must never be re-filled unless extinguished and cool to the touch. All Staff Getting Lost (see appendix 6) Walking groups must the following equipment to prevent “getting lost”. Full colour map (1:25000 is suggested) Route cards (minimum of 2 per group) Compass Groups are briefed to stay together unless undertaking emergency procedures. Groups have been trained in wild country navigation techniques before being permitted to walk unaccompanied. The Centre has a risk assessment for “getting lost” and all staff have been briefed. Mountain Leader in charge Heat Exhaustion Participants must carry enough water during hot weather. Clothing must be worn which offers suitable sun protection – for example sun hats, long sleeved tops, and sunscreen. Appropriate route planning is undertaken to account for the ability and fitness of participants within the walking group. Expedition Leader Hypothermia (cold/wet) Weather information should be obtained for the duration of the expedition. Participants are appropriately equipped for the weather conditions. Participants must carry appropriate food for the duration of the expedition. Appropriate route planning is undertaken to account for the ability and fitness of participants within the walking group. Expedition Leader
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