Policy and Procedure No.42
Outings and Visits
- Staffing Levels
a. One adult : three children.
b. Senior staff are responsible throughout the duration of the outing/visit for all participants (children, staff, and parent helpers).
c. As an additional safety measure, all personnel will wear a label stating they are attending with MPS and stating the emergency mobile number.
- Plan of Activities
a. A plan will be drawn up to show how the outing fits into the overall curriculum plan and activities that will be used to prepare the children for outing beforehand.
b. A plan will be drawn up to show activities to be carried out during the outing and at what times.
c. All adults are required to familiarise themselves with these plans.
- Parental Permission
A completed consent form signed by a parent/carer is required for each child.
- Emergency Procedures
a. Contact telephone numbers for parents/carers are taken.
b. A fully charged mobile telephone 07444 035314 will be carried at all times.
c. If an accident occurs which needs medical assistance, the parents/carers will be informed and asked to meet the child and a member of staff at the relevant hospital.
5. Equipment to be taken
- List of children, parent/carer telephone number(s), individual needs.
- First Aid Kit and any necessary personal medication, accident book.
- Spare clothes
- Plastic bags
- Activity Plan
- Health Care Plans
- Mobile phone
- Transport
a. MPS will arrange any transport when on an outing. Where transport is arranged, the Risk Assessment Officer shall ensure vehicles are correctly fitted with appropriate safety equipment.
b. The Lead Practitioner/Manager will ensure that relevant documentation is in place e.g., DBS checks & insurance, etc.
- Risk Assessment
Before we go on any outing, the Lead Practitioner/Manager will visit the venue the week preceding the visit to complete a full risk assessment. This is available for parents/carers to view.
- Lost Child Whilst on an Outing (Policy and Procedure No.43 refers)
Signed: Clara Hall- Chairperson
Signed: Tegan Kidman- Lead Practitioner/Manager
Reviewed: 11th February 2026.
Review: 11th February 2027.