There may be occasions when young people take part in visits without any accompanying leader for the entire trip. Before such visits are considered, careful thought should be given to why this is deemed to be appropriate.
It may be considered that such a visit is appropriate in the following circumstances:
- It will benefit the participant’s personal development
- It is part of a planned programme to reach an agreed outcome
- The proposed participants are of an age commensurate with the level of self-reliance required
- The proposed participants are assessed to have previously displayed appropriate behaviour
- The proposed participants have been fully briefed with regard to what to do in the event of delays, missed transport links, incidents or accidents etc.
- The proposed participants have been allocated a 24/7 emergency contact support person from the organising establishment
- The proposed participants have received skills training that is appropriate to the level of self-reliance required
