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Appendix 2 Equipment


Leaders should have the necessary equipment required for all planned activities. Additionally you should have a: • Mobile phone with emergency numbers saved on it. Staff in school should have this mobile number. All leaders and helpers should have each other’s numbers also.


• First aider with first aid kit suitable for the size of the group and its needs. This should include required medication for any participants. Children should carry their own medication in some cases e.g. inhalers.


• Register of participants and any relevant medical conditions and allergies. Food


Participants should carry their own food and water. Make sure everyone has enough food and water for the length of the activity. Behaviour and therefore learning can decline when children are hungry and/ or thirsty. Take additional snacks. Check for any allergies before giving children food. If it is cold a flask containing a warm cordial can help heat everyone up.


Toilets and hygiene


If toilets are available then plan stops into your trip. If there are no facilities follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code’s ‘leave no trace approach’. Do not forget child protection procedures and privacy for pupils. With young children it is also advisable to carry a change of clothes in case of ‘accidents’.


Health Protection Scotland advises children wash their hands with soap and running water before eating. You can carry a bottle of water for hand washing and some soap. Where there is no visual contamination gels and sanitisers are effective.


Transport


Try to select a site that can be walked to. This not only connects children with their local area but also has health benefits and saves money. When walking next to roads follow the Highway Code for pedestrians. High visibility vests can also be worn, especially in dark or foggy conditions. Be realistic about walking times and distances. You want the group to enjoy themselves and this may involve a degree of exploring and resting enroute.


If you are taking a coach make sure there is parking available. Some country roads are narrow and coaches may have difficulty accessing them or turning. Seek advice on this from the coach company and driver.


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