Module 17 Running Safe Activities

1. Module 17Running Safe Activities

2. The challenge we face… Young people join our movement for activities… and leave when they are not provided.

3. Safety Policy ‘It is the responsibility of all those involved in Scouting to seek, so far as is reasonably practicable, to ensure that all activities are conducted in a safe manner without risk to the health of participants’

4. Activities Outdoors Q. Do you need a scout activity permit to run the following activities ?

5. Adventurous Activity Permits You need a permit for; Archery Caving Climbing / Abseiling except bouldering or when using auto belay systems Hill Walking in Terrain 1 and Terrain 2 Off road cycling in Terrain 1 and Terrain 2 Hovercrafting Snowsports except artificial slopes and nursery slopes All water activities on Class B1, B2, B3 or A waters. (Doesn’t apply to swimming) Motorised water activities and SCUBA on Class C waters

6. Terrain Definitions

7. Class C waters Safe inland waters which are less than 100 metres wide where flow causes little effect (including swimming pools)

8. Class B1 and B2 Water • B1 - Sheltered inland waters and other sheltered water where currents and tides create no real danger • B2 - The sea up to one mile from shore, but excluding more dangerous waters close inshore: more sheltered parts of estuaries: large inland lakes and lochs; inland waters British Canoe Union Grade 2 • B3 - the sea up to 3 miles from the shore, but excluding more dangerous waters close inshore: busy commercial ports, exposed parts of estuaries, inland waters British Canoe Union Grade 3 • Class A

9. Adventurous Activity Permits Permit Granted Responsible Commissioner Recommendation Application Approved Assessor Applicant

10. Banned Activities The following activities are not permitted; • Bungee Jumping • Hitch Hiking • Knife Throwing • Archery Tag and other combat archery activities • Towing of inflatables behind powered watercraft e.g. banana boating

11. www.scouts.org.uk

12. TASK • Explain the In Touch System • What is the procedure to follow in event of an accident • What are the main points you need to consider if you are doing a risk assessment • What is the ‘Leader in Charge’ principle

13. In Touch Rule 9.3 InTouch a. For all Scouting activities each party must implement an ‘InTouch system. Decide how the leaders will communicate with parents Decide how parents will communicate with leaders Decide how young people and parents will communicate Confirm communication method to be used Agree how you will communicate in the event of an emergency Home Contact ? Mobile phones – reliability, what might be shared

14. Emergency Procedures 1: Deal with the incident 2: Inform the parents / guardians and District / Region 3: Inform Scout Insurance Services when necessary Accident form and near misses

15. 5 steps to Risk Assessment • Look for the Hazards • Consider who might be injured and how • How is the risk controlled and what further action needs to be taken • Write it down (to share and to review) • Review during and after the activity

16. Section Tutor Group Task Case Study on planning an activity: As a group discuss the proposed activity and decide what steps you would take to ensure the activity was run safely.

17. Planning an Activity • Identify guidance • Identify a ‘leader in charge’ • Decide appropriate adult : child ratio • Take account of age group, training, experience, behaviours, special needs • Consider size of group / need to split into smaller separate groups • Consider external factors e,g weather, venue, time of day • Visit the site so that you know the risks • Check they have appropriate personal equipment, clothing, footwear • Gather group equipment e.g. first aid kit, radios, hi viz jackets • Decide on methods of monitoring / supervising activity • Consider information parents need • Plan In Touch • Decide first aid arrangements • Comply with rules

18. Scout Led Activities • Check Policy, Organisation & Rules • Check relevant Factsheets • Check if an activity permit is required • Check whether further insurance is required • Check whether Headquarters needs to be notified • Complete a risk assessment • Plan in touch arrangements • Organise First aid cover • Obtain approval for the activity

19. Externally Led Activities • Check Policy, Organisation & Rules • Check whether AALA Licence is required • If not check qualifications of those running activity meet National Governing Body requirements • Check whether provider has personal liability insurance • Check whether further insurance is required • Check whether Headquarters needs to be notified • Complete a risk assessment for your part • Plan in touch arrangements • Organise First Aid Cover • Obtain approval for the activity

20. Resources A – Z of Activities Scouts.org.uk/safety Policy Organisation and Rules White card – Staying Safe Purple Card – What to do in an emergency Permit scheme factsheets Activity factsheets Other leaders

21. “Nothing worth having in life is ever attained without taking risks” Fridtjof Nansen