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12.2 Approval
Where Adventure Activities are part of a visit, approval should be given initially by the Head of Establishment and then by the local authority to confirm the safety of the adventure element.
Read more12.3 Licensing
Under some circumstances providers of Adventure Activities to young people are required to hold a licence. Further information can be found on the AALA website regarding the situation in Scotland.
Read more12.4 Adventure Activity Qualifications
Many Adventure Activities are overseen by National Governing Bodies. These organisations control the training and assessment of leaders and have a system of progressive qualifications.
Read more12.5 Establishment-led Adventure Activities
Information for Visit Leaders wishing to organise and deliver their own Adventure Activities.
Read more12.8 Remote Supervision during Adventure Activities
Remote supervision is the term used when the Visit Leader is not directly present with participants. Working without immediate supervision can help learners to develop independence and self-reliance.
Read more13.1 Coastal Visits
Visit to coastal areas can be hugely enriching however they require additional consideration in the planning stages.
Read more13.2 Natural Water Swimming Activities
Swimming and paddling in natural waters such as rivers, canals, sea or lochs can present significant hazards.
Read more13.3 Unsupervised Swimming Pools and Pools Abroad
Swimming pools in hotels and abroad are likely to have varying levels of safety and facilities.
Read more14.1 Introduction
Emergency planning procedures are an essential part of planning a visit.
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