Scenario: Taking Children On An Excursion

[Kaihla]

Hi everyone,

First time poster.

I'm nearing the end of my first assignment, having reached the Case Studies section.
I am so lost it's not even funny. These case studies are confusing the heck out of me. Please someone put me out of my misery and tell me I'm not the only one?

Anyway, I've completed the Case Study One answer (I hope) and I was just hoping you could have a read over my answer to see if I'm on the right track?

"In the coming weeks you will be taking the children on an excursion to see a play at a local theatre, requiring travel by bus to a local mountain resort where the theatre is located, along with some walking near busy roads at the entrance to the resort.
Your Group Leader has asked you to suggest some ideas of ways you could help the children learn about travel and road safety before they go on the excursion.


Develop a plan relating to safe workplace policies and procedures relevant to the excursion."

For my answer, I wrote:

"Initially I would suggest that a Risk Assessment form be completed prior to seeking authorization for the excursion. Once completed, and after authorization was approved, I would suggest to the Group Leader that we engage the children in a Road Safety day in which we teach the children basic road safety through story telling, pretend play, role play, games, etc...
Perhaps a visit from a couple of Police Officers to help teach the children of the importance of road safety could also be effective."

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks team!

[Lorina]

Yes, starting a Risk Assessment is a good idea to get started! You could also add staff:child ratio, health and safety policy...

You need to add the workplace policies and procedures relevant to the excursion...

Hope this helps!

,
Lorina

[Lorina]

If you have access to a centre's policy and procedures you could have a look through and see if you can find anymore policies and procedures that may relate to the excursion.

,
Lorina

[Kaihla]

Thanks Lorina!

[Lorina]

You're welcome!

,
Lorina

[Veron]

I will add on :

Using the Excursion Risk Assessment Form, we must take into consideration the following :-
i. Any risk that the excursion may pose to the safety, health and wellbeing of any child and identify how these risks will be managed and minimised.
ii. Any water hazards.
iii. Any risks associated with water-based activities.
iv. Transportation (to and from). Buses – ensure that the seating capacity as displayed on the compliance plate is not exceeded. All children must sit on seats, preferably with, or close to, an adult. Seat belt guidelines must be followed depending on the bus. If the bus has seat belts, they must be worn at all times.
v. The ratio of adults and children which must comply with the ratios in the Staffing Arrangements Policy.
vi. Specialised skills required (such as life-saving skills).
vii. Proposed activities.
viii. Proposed duration.
ix. Any medical conditions that need to be considered and managed for each child with specific health needs.

am i on the right track ?

[Veron]

While on the Excursion
1. No changes to the excursion itinerary will be made unless it is in the best interest of the children’s safety and wellbeing.
2. All children will carry an identification badge/ stamp/ sticker indicating the service name, address and contact numbers. Under no circumstances should children have their names on badges/ stamps/ stickers.
3. Information and equipment to be taken on the excursion will include:
i. A list of all children on the excursion, with relevant personal details and parent contact numbers
ii. Emergency mobile phone
iii. A list of all relevant and emergency procedures and contact numbers, to be readily accessible to all staff at all times
iv. A fully stocked portable first aid kit
v. Spare drinking water
vi. Asthma and emergency medication if required
4. Appropriate behaviour will be discussed with the children before and during the excursions and what to do if they are separated from the group.
5. Records of excursion itineraries are to be kept at the centre and a copy to be taken on the excursion.

[Lorina]

Yes, you're on the right track with your responses!

,
Lorina

[Veron]

Thank you very much Lorina

[Lorina]

You're most welcome!

,
Lorina