Section 2 PLANNING
Introduction
Checklist
2.1 Objectives and outcomes for the activities or visits
2.2 Approval of off-site activities and visits
2.3 Selection of leader
2.4 Selection of dates, duration of the activity or visit or choice of Venue
2.5 Classification of off-site activities and visits
2.6 Planning the visit
2.7 Exploratory visits
2.8 Educational off-site activity or visit arranged by a professional Organisation or Tour Company
2.9 Risk assessment
2.10 Ratios for activities and visits
2.11 Recruitment of staff, including volunteers for effective management of off-site activities and visits, and the identification of staff training needs
2.12 Consultation with parents/guardians and young people
2.13 Recruitment of young people
2.14 Special and medical needs
2.15 Consent forms
2.16 Accommodation
2.17 Transport
2.18 Approval from the LEA for off-site activities and visits
2.19 Insurance for the activity or visit
2.20 Food and refreshments
2.21 Clothing, equipment and other resources
2.22 First aid arrangements
2.23 Medicines and other medical arrangements
2.24 Other safety arrangements
2.25 Communication arrangements
2.26 Emergency arrangements
2.27 Information to parents/guardians and young people
2.28 Final parents%u2019/guardians meeting
2.29 Final briefing of young people