It is particularly important for a Residential Visit to ensure that participants are adequately prepared. Sufficient time should be given to enable participants to be informed and hold discussion about:
- The aims and benefits of the visit
- The nature and demands of the visit
- The domestic and sleeping arrangements
- The supervision arrangements, including which adult is responsible for them
- The standards of behaviour expected at all times and the subsequent sanctions
- What to do in the event of an accident/incident
- The individual’s role in ensuring the safety of all participants
If for any reason a participant has to return home early, participants, parents and accompanying staff should agree in advance how this will be carried out and who will meet the cost.
