Parent or guardian to book event only, We The sup school will Protect people and places.

The parent guardian must arrive and check in at the sup school, they may leave the premises once checked in but must return by the end of the event or a further charged will be incurred of £25

IN DEPTH RISK ASSEMENT CAN BE REQUESTED

Our Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety. We are dedicated to protecting people and places, and helping everyone lead safer and healthier lives.

Our role goes beyond worker protection to include public assurance. We work to ensure people feel safe where they live, where they work and, in their environment.

RISK ASSESSMENT - Instructor led Lessons/Group sessions UNDER 18s additional risks Risk Detail Likelihood Low/Med/High Actions to minimise the risk Review

1 No Permission Parents/Persons with parental responsibility unaware child is taking part Low Obtain parental permission including relevant medical information

2 Existing medical conditions Student struggles physically Required medication not readily available Medium Instructors to be made aware of students with medical conditions Ensure that relevant medications are readily available in a dry bag and instructor knows whereabouts (insulin, ventolin, epipen etc.)

3 Paddler struggling with stamina Paddler becomes too tired and doesn’t pace themself well. Not enough strength to return to Centre Medium Continuously monitor students for signs of fatigue and exhaustion especially younger paddlers with smaller physique Tow rope readily accessible Boards and paddles to be suitable size/volume

4 Poor behaviour Poor behaviour puts paddler and other members of the group at risk Low Be clear on briefing acceptable behaviour and expectations of the group Ensure adequate adult supervision End session early if necessary

5 Safeguarding Child misinterprets actions of instructor Low No touch’ policy unless to preserve life or avoiding injury Ask permission of child if necessary to touch them in order to help eg. to adjust PFD or assist getting back on board

6 Jewellery Dangly earnings catch on equipment or debris in water Necklace choking hazard Low Check any jewellery is not a potential hazard and ask to remove if necessary

7 Injury/Safety Child physically too small to carry board/kayak Paddler becomes disparate from group Medium Assist with carrying boards.kayaks and launching Students participating in the activity to be visible to at least one adult at all times Keep groups away from crowded locations