Risk assessment policy
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It is expected that extra care will be taken
by everyone working with children and young people. This
requirement underpins Girlguiding UK’s Safety and Safeguarding
Policy and informs all the work we do when undertaking guiding
activities.
Guiding has always been about offering girls fun, adventure and
activity. However, in order for an activity to contain an element
of challenge, it may also include an element of risk. This can be
risk to those taking part or risk to unit funds or property – but
risks can be managed. Girlguiding UK’s risk assessment
system has been prepared to help Leaders and event leaders
identify the risks involved in the activities they are planning, so
that these can be managed before the event. This reduces the risk
of harm to Association members.
All activities, even those in the meeting place, carry an
element of risk. Leaders are expected to follow Girlguiding UK’s
policies to ensure the unit’s programme is carried out safely.
Leaders can seek help and advice with residential and outdoor
activities from their local Outdoor Activities Adviser/Coordinator,
Camp/Holiday Adviser/Coordinator or other appropriate person, eg
Walking or Water Activities Adviser/Coordinator.
In Girlguiding UK, ‘participant’ refers to a member, prospective
member or visitor (whether from the United Kingdom or abroad)
taking part in an activity. A Leader or other adult is also a
participant if she/he is not a qualified instructor or competent
leader for that activity.
Page last updated: 1/13/2012