APPENDIX 5
If children / adults at risk are to be transported by coach the following should be considered:
- Use a reputable company providing transport and necessary insurance.
- Ensure sufficient supervisors are on each coach.
- All participants have a seat and seatbelt regulations are adhered to.
- Parents/carers are issued with detailed information of pick up and drop off points and times.
- All supervisory staff are issued with all relevant information of passengers e.g., name/contact number, pick up/drop off point, name of parent/carer to collect, and emergency telephone number.
- Participants are not to be left unsupervised i.e., dropped off if a parent/carer is not there.
If children / adults at risk are to be transported by air the following should be considered:
- Use a reputable company providing transport and necessary insurance.
- Ensure sufficient supervisors are present.
- Parents/carers are issued with detailed information of
- Flight details
- Hotel arrangements
- Pick up and drop off points and times
- Emergency contact information of the support team
- All supervisory staff are issued will all relevant information of participants e.g., name/contact number, pick up/drop off point, name of parent/carer to collect, and emergency telephone number.
- Coaches should not under any circumstances attempt to give a lift/ transport a child or adult at risk on their own, they should always have a second responsible adult with them.
