This is an example taken from an off-campus activity module descriptor for
Outdoor and Adventurous Activities:
Risk assessment is covered in detail at the start of the module and
relates to the principles and policies of the University of Brighton
and BAALPE's Safe Practice in Physical Education - Millennium
Edition (1999). Safe practice is then applied and reinforced
throughout the module and students are instructed to follow all
principles and policies in non-contact time.
-----Original Message-----
From: Claire Wickham [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 15 January 2004 19:01
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: off-site activities
I don't see the need for a separate form. You should be asking ALL students
about medical conditions etc. and advising of terrain, physical challenges
etc.
It might be sensible to ask students to advise you of any access
requirements that they feel you do not already know of that might be
relevant to the particular circumstances of a field trip. But you should
describe the paths, walks, activities for ALL students.
ATB
Claire
Quoting Sheila Watts <[log in to unmask]>:
> Could I please have some examples of forms that students fill in
> before going on any off site activity, this could be field trips,
> trips abroad, days out etc. Historically our subject areas that have
> had field trips as a regular part of their courses have managed well
> but with team building activities off site being a part of more and
> more courses it is important that we have a system in place. Our
> Health and Safety officer is involved and has drafted a form but we
> know we have to be careful with what information we are asking and why
> as it would be rare when we would not be allowing a student to take
> part in an activity. We are not talking about discriminating here but
> safety, for example trekking in the Alps in you had a serious heart
> condition
> etc. Unless we are going to do anything with the info do we need to
> collect it? I am interested in organisers obtaining info on
> accommodation, toiletting, care needs etc but these would hopefully be
> picked up earlier as part of a students Learning Support Plan. Note
> that some of our students could go on a weeks field trip within 3
> weeks of starting College. Do any of you have disclaimers that
> students sign? What if a student wants to take part in canoeing, rock
> climbing etc and you feel it is not advisable?. Who makes the final
> decision? Course leader, College Nurse, Support Service, student,
> college lawyers, outdoor instructor...... as ultimately it would be
> the institution facing claims of discrimination.
> Any forms, procedures, guidelines greatfully received.
> Many thanks
> Sheila
>
> Sheila Watts
> Head of Support Service for students with disabilities Liverpool Hope
> University College Hope Park
> Liverpool
> L16 9JD
> Tel/Minicom 0151-291-3064
> e-mail [log in to unmask]
>
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Claire Wickham
Director - Access Unit (Short Courses and Oureach)
Union Building
Queen's Road
Clifton
Bristol
BS8 1LN
Tel: 0117 954 5705 / 5710
Textphone: 0117 954 5715
Fax: 0117 954 5714
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