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Nottingham Free School

Nottingham Free School. About Us. Karos Adventure F amily-run company, based in Uttoxeter, Staffs. Bronze, Silver, Gold Award holder 30+ years DofE experience nationwide. 2 7 schools (1000 young) people in 2019. Expedition Leaders hold National Governing Body qualifications.

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Nottingham Free School

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  1. Nottingham Free School

  2. About Us Karos Adventure • Family-run company, based in Uttoxeter, Staffs. • Bronze, Silver, Gold Award holder • 30+ years DofE experience nationwide. • 27 schools (1000 young) people in 2019. Expedition Leaders • hold National Governing Body qualifications. • hold an up-to-date First Aid Qualification suitable for remote outdoor working. • are subject to an enhanced DBS check. • have many years experience in DofE. • are DofE Accredited Assessors. • are passionate about working in the outdoors with young people. • are friendly and supportive.

  3. Bronze Award … and don’t forget to upload your evidence onto eDofE!!!

  4. What is a DofE Expedition? 20 Expedition Conditions • Undertake an unaccompanied journey as part of a team. • Team must plan and organise the expedition with all members being able to describe the role they have played in planning. • Fully trained to deal with all eventualities. • Supervise by meeting at set locations including camp. • Self-sufficient – carry everything with them. • Have an aim - “A Journey with a Purpose”. • Camp and cater for themselves. • Minimum number of hours “Planned Activity” each day. • All members must adhere to an agreed mobile phone use policy. • Respect each other, leaders, public, animals, countryside.

  5. Howwe ensure safety • Approved Activity Provider and AALA License. • All Leaders are appropriately qualified and subject to DBS checks. • Risk Assessments for all activities and areas.. • Public Liability Insurance of £10million - just in case. • Regular review and maintenance of equipment provided. • Emergency Contact details issued to participants & parents. Online Medical Consent Form • MUST be fully completed with as much detail as possible. • Pre-existing conditions: assessment from GP or hospital consultant.

  6. Keeping you informed Web site: www.karosadventure.com Facebook: @karosadventure Twitter: @karosadventure • Participant Joining Instructions issued before each event. • Web site includes Factsheets & Kit Lists on our Resources page. • Regular updates on our Facebook and Twitter social media pages. • Extra info – travel updates, expedition progress. • Home Contact for emergencies.

  7. Our Mobile Phone policy Mobile Phones • Only to be used in an emergency. • Switched off and sealed in a bag. • Teams issued Emergency Safety Card with contact numbers. • Only to contact Supervisor, Home Contact or 999. Phone or text location & situation to Supervisor and Home Contact. • Keep phone switched on until informed by your Supervisor. • Avoid contacting family & friends or using social media. OS Locate • Free app. • Download before expedition. • Use in an emergency. • Accurate Grid Reference.

  8. Factsheets Factsheetson our web site www.karosadventure.com Support all our training: • first aid, • emergency procedures, • food & menu planning, • kit lists, • general expedition hints and tips.

  9. Equipment (Factsheet 05)

  10. PPE (Factsheet 05) PPE for all Expeditions • Clothing: Multiple layers. • Hat & Gloves: Warm & waterproof. • Waterproof Jacket & Trousers: WATERPROOF! • Sleeping Bag: 2 / 3-season for warmth & comfort. Walking Expeditions • Walking Boots: Sturdy, waterproof and walked-in.

  11. Food (Factsheet 04) • Breakfast – porridge, cereal bars, scotch pancakes, honey. • Evening Meal – soup, pasta & sauce, rice & curry, cake & custard. • Lunches – flatbreads or oatcakes, preserves, flapjacks, biscuits. • Snacks – raisins, sultanas, energy sweets, jelly, Haribos. • Emergency Rations – Kendal Mint Cake or Dextrose Tablets. • Water – at least 1 litre carrying plus 1-2 litres refilled during the day (more during the summer; Gold Expeditions require filter system). DO NOT BRING: Fresh Meat or Dairy; Tins, Bottles or Jars.

  12. Bronze & Silver Residential Training Sat 27th - Sun 28th April 2019 • Lea Green Residential Centre, Matlock, Peak District • 2-day residential camp covering all aspects of expedition training. • Training walks to practice navigation & map reading. • First aid and emergency scenarios. • Review of kit and how to pack a rucksack. • Campcraft, cooking, food and menu planning, route planning. • You will need all kit as per expedition (rucksack, walking boots, personal clothing, sleeping bag etc.) • You will need all food as per 2-day expedition (Sat Evening Meal, SunBreakfast, Sat & Sun Lunches, Snacks & Water).

  13. Bronze & Silver Practice Expedition Sat 29th - Sun 30th June 2019 (Silvers arrive Fri evening) • Bronze Practice Expedition: 2-days, 1-night. • Silver Practice Expedition: 2-days, 2-nights. • Peak District (Dove Dale & Beresford Dale). • Journey along planned route with overnight camp. • Practice all elements of the expedition – route, navigation, menus, kit. • MUST be prepared for all-weather, whether cold & wet or hot & sunny. • MUST have addressed any points raised during Training. • Sat & Sun: Evening Meal, Breakfast, Lunches & Snacks, Water.

  14. Bronze & Silver Qualifying Expedition Sat 13th - Sun 14th July 2019 (Silver Fri 12th - Sun 14th July) • Bronze Qualifying Expedition: 2-days, 1-night. • Silver Qualifying Expedition: 3-days, 2-nights. • Peak District (Hope Valley) • Arrive at 8:30am for kit checks and preparation. • Journey along planned route with overnight camp. • Assessment based on the 20 Expedition Conditions. • Please be prepared for all-weathers – wet, cold, sun, heat etc. • (Fri) Sat, Sun: Evening Meal, Breakfast, Lunches & Snacks, Water. • Assessor Report submitted via eDofE to your DofE Manager.

  15. Good luck with your Award. Thank you for listening. All questions welcome. Contact us Mobile: 07498 869406 e-mail: info@karosadventure.com Web: www.karosadventure.com

  16. Transport Normally, with Duke of Edinburgh, parents take and collect students at the drop off and collection points. This needs to happen 6 times in total and so people try to share the lifts between them. Please could you take some time to discuss this and sign up on the sheet what your plan is with travel arrangements.

  17. Equipment Many students have already got some of these items. Some may still need to organise this. What you take does not have to be brand new or top of the range. We suggest trying to borrow some items if you are short. We will be buying some kit in to hire out if anyone is unable to borrow kit. Could you discuss this and note down on our sheet if you need to borrow something and if so what.

  18. Behaviour Students will be expected to follow instructions of the Karos staff and our staff at all times. All instructions are aimed at keep you healthy and safe and therefore there can be no compromise with these. If any students do not co-operate with these rules we will call you and ask you to collect them. Funds for the expedition will not be refunded. Please sign the sheet to confirm you understand this.

  19. What we need you to do Return medical formsand EV4’s Support your son/daughter with packing and planning food Organise transport

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