TDA 3.29 Supervise children and young people on journeys, visits and activities outside of the setting

1. Understand the policy and procedures for supervising children and young people on journeys, visits and activities outside of the setting

• 1.1 Explain the organisational and legal requirements for supervising children and young people on journeys, visits and activities outside of the setting
• 1.2 Explain the importance of children, young people and adults involved having complete and accurate information about travel arrangements in good time
• 1.3 Describe typical preparations which children and young people and those accompanying them would have to make for the range of journeys, visits and off-site activities undertaken
• 1.4 Explain the contingency arrangements appropriate to the issues that may arise when children and young people are on journeys, visits and activities outside of the setting

2. Be able to prepare for journeys, visits and activities outside of the setting

• 2.1 Obtain information about the children and young people involved in the journey, visit or activity
• 2.2 Clarify and confirm details of the travel arrangements with the person responsible for organising the journey, visit or activity
• 2.3 Obtain the necessary resources for the journey, visit or activity

3. Be able to supervise children and young people on journeys outside of the setting

• 3.1 Take reasonable action to enable the timely departure and arrival of children and young people
• 3.2 Escort children and young people in a safe manner using the agreed route and method of transport
• 3.3 Respond to the needs of individual children and young people and offer help when required
• 3.4 Encourage children and young people to look after themselves and their belongings during travel
• 3.5 Check that all children and young people are accounted for throughout the journey
• 3.6 Deal with any issues arising during the journey in ways which maintain the safety, security and comfort of participants