Unit 45 Supervise children and young people on

journeys, visits and activities outside of the

setting Level: 3 Credit value: 3 NDAQ number: H/601/8360

Outcome 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.

Outcome 2 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.

Outcome 3 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.

Outcome 4 Supervise children and young people during visits

and activities outside of the setting

4.1 check that children and young people are prepared for the visit and/or activities

4.2 maintain the safety, well-being and acceptable behaviour of children and young people duringthe visit and/or activities

4.3 encourage and support children and young people to:

a) maintain the safety and security of equipment and belongings

b) show respect for the environment

c) finish activities on time

d) return equipment and materials to the appropriate place at the end of the visit and/or

activities

4.4 check that all children and young people are accounted for throughout the visit and/or activities

4.5 deal with any issues arising during the visit and/or activities in ways which maintain the safety,

security and comfort of participants

4.6 take reasonable action to enable children and young people to be ready for departure at the agreed time