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Where any participant is aged\u0026nbsp;under 18, or is unable to independently understand\u0026nbsp;the risks involved in the activity,\u0026nbsp;the activity must be led or supervised in accordance with the adventurous activity permit scheme (see\u202F\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/9-activities/rule-97-adventurous-activities-permit-scheme/\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.7 Adventurous Activities Permit Scheme\u0022\u003EPOR Rule 9a.7\u003C/a\u003E), this applies to joint activities with both Explorer Scouts and Scout Network members.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003ETaking part in\u0026nbsp;activities helps to fulfil a number of goals, including personal development,\u0026nbsp;enjoyment, a desire to develop skills that will help young people, and to participate in a group experience.\u0026nbsp;However, it is important that all participants understand the risks in the activity, and that activities are appropriately planned to minimise the risks involved.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThis guidance\u0026nbsp;sets out the general areas that\u0026nbsp;should\u0026nbsp;be covered, to help all participants make informed decisions about the activity. More specific advice and guidance for\u0026nbsp;particular activities\u0026nbsp;is contained in various\u0026nbsp;factsheets, in publications produced or recommended by relevant National Governing Bodies,\u0026nbsp;specialists within the Scouts (including\u0026nbsp;District and County Programme Teams, Activity Permit Holders and Activity Assessors), or through appropriate\u0026nbsp;external bodies and experts.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EDon\u2019t forget communication is a two-way process and that there should not be a sole reliance on the information given. Every participant has the responsibility to question what measures have been taken for safety and wellbeing. Particular attention must be paid to, and by, those with little experience in the activity which is planned.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPlanning considerations\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThe following is not an exhaustive list\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u00A0but sets out certain broad areas for consideration. They could be used as part of a checklist and in a Risk Assessment.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe role of the leader in charge is to make sure that the following steps are taken\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EAll administrative aspects have been dealt with, including:\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00222\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EDetails of the activity are published\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00222\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EA \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/\u0022 title=\u0022Risk assessments\u0022\u003Erisk assessment\u003C/a\u003E is \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003Econducted\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E,\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003Ediscussed\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003Eunderstood\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003Eand accepted\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003Eby all participants\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00222\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EAn \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/intouch/\u0022 title=\u0022InTouch\u0022\u003EInTouch system\u003C/a\u003E is put in place\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00222\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003ERelevant \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/activity-information-form/\u0022 title=\u0022Activity information form\u0022\u003Emedical information is obtained\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;where applicable\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00222\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThe relevant Lead Volunteer is advised\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00222\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EParticipants are kept informed of the plans before and during an activity\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"1. Leader in charge"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW200694695 BCX9\u0022 style=\u0022margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20.5042px;\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW200694695 BCX9\u0022 style=\u0022margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;\u0022\u003EConsideration must be given to seeking technical advice where this is not available within the group.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW200694695 BCX9\u0022 style=\u0022margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20.5042px;\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW200694695 BCX9\u0022 style=\u0022margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;\u0022\u003EAdvice may be available f\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW200694695 BCX9\u0022 style=\u0022margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20.5042px;\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW200694695 BCX9\u0022 style=\u0022margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;\u0022\u003Erom various people\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW200694695 BCX9\u0022 style=\u0022margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20.5042px;\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW200694695 BCX9\u0022 style=\u0022margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;\u0022\u003E\u00A0for\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW200694695 BCX9\u0022 style=\u0022margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20.5042px;\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW200694695 BCX9\u0022 style=\u0022margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;\u0022\u003Eexample;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW200694695 BCX9\u0022 style=\u0022margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20.5042px;\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW200694695 BCX9\u0022 style=\u0022margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;\u0022\u003E\u00A0a person holding an adventurous activity permit for the activity, an experienced member of a\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW200694695 BCX9\u0022 style=\u0022margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20.5042px;\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW200694695 BCX9\u0022 style=\u0022margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;\u0022\u003EDistrict or\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW200694695 BCX9\u0022 style=\u0022margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20.5042px;\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW200694695 BCX9\u0022 style=\u0022margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;\u0022\u003ECounty team or an active and informed member of an appropriate club.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022EOP SCXW200694695 BCX9\u0022 style=\u0022margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20.5042px;\u0022 data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"2. 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For instance, a hill walking activity in open country may not be suited to large groups.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW31714843 BCX9\u0022 style=\u0022margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20.5042px;\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW31714843 BCX9\u0022 style=\u0022margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;\u0022\u003EWhere \u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9-activities/\u0022 title=\u00229. 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