Excursions

Question 1

On excursions, Juniors need to wear ECS caps and Middles and Teens need to wear what?

Answer 1

Wristbands

Question 2

Sick buckets must be on all coaches and contain what?

Answer 2

Gloves, wipes, disinfectant spray.

Question 3

What kit must on each coach?

Answer 3

A first aid kit.

Question 4

When supervising behaviour on coaches how should students be?

Answer 4

Pupils should be seated, wearing seatbelts, not too noisy and should not eat, drink (except water) or drop litter.

Question 5

When you arrive at the destination show the students the meeting point. What should you ask the students and make sure they answer?

Answer 5

Ask them what time they have to re-group at the meeting point.

Question 6

Depending on the excursion you may need to walk en masse to the meeting point. If so pupils should do so in pairs. How should staff manage crossing roads?

Answer 6

Usually one staff member on each side of the road a few metres from the crossing point to stop cars.

Question 7

If you find students wandering around on their own keep them with you until you see another group of students they can attach to.

What is the minimum number of students for a group?

Answer 7

3 or more at all times.

Question 8

At the end of the trip check the coaches for what?

Answer 8

Check the coaches for rubbish and lost property and thank the drivers. Remove sick bucket and anything else belonging to the school.

Question 9

Who should you report or concerns to during or after a trip?

Answer 9

Report any concerns to the Trip Leader or Excursions Coordinator.

Question 10

If students have not arrived on time for the meeting point what is the first thing you should you do?

Answer 10

Ask other pupils if they know where they are or who they are with.

Question 11

If there is no cause for concern for a late student, how long should you wait for them to turn up?

Answer 11

10 minutes

Question 12

If you need to contact a missing student, how should you do this?

Answer 12

Ask other pupils if they have their number or phone the office for the number.

Question 13

If students are missing for more than 20minutes, what should be done?

Answer 13

After 20 minutes send staff to look for the missing student. Ensure sufficient staff stay with the remaining students.

Question 14

If students are missing for too long, when should the police be contacted?

Answer 14

The office will decide at what stage the police need to be informed. Keep in regular contact with the office and let them know what is happening.

Question 15

If students have not returned to the meeting point for a long period, what might need to happen to ensure the majority get back for mealtime?

Answer 15

The group will have to return without the missing pupil in which case a member of staff must stay behind at the destination.

Question 16

If a student is injured you may be able to treat it yourself or if you are at a tourist attraction it might have what?

Answer 16

A first aid room. If you are at the shops a local pharmacy will often help.

Question 17

In serious cases of injury on an excursion, you may need to call who?

Answer 17

In serious cases, you may need to phone for an ambulance. If possible send a member of staff with the pupil in the ambulance.

Question 18

If a student is injured, who should be kept informed at every opportunity?

Answer 18

At every opportunity keep the office informed so that they can liaise with the child’s parents and the hospital.

Question 19

If the bus breaks down, what is the first thing you should try to find out?

Answer 19

Find out how long you are likely to be waiting.

Question 20

If you decide it is safe to leave the coach if it has broken down, where should you go?

Answer 20

Alight carefully and find a safe place to sit. Do not let pupils move around as the area has not been assessed for risks.

Question 21

If the bus breaks down, who should you keep informed at every opportunity?

Answer 21

Keep the students and the office informed at every opportunity.

Question 22

If a coach crashes, what should you do first?

Answer 22

Make sure you are OK first. Then look around to assess the situation.

Question 23

If a coach crashes, look around to assess the situation and do what?

Answer 23

Check on the students and reassure them. If appropriate talk to the students and ask them to check the person next to them to make sure they are OK.

Question 24

If a coach crashes, who should you not speak to?

Answer 24

Do not talk to press or media about what has happened: give them the office number and ask then to call the school.

Question 25

If you are in lockdown (for example police close exits to an airport or shopping centre), what should you do?

Answer 25

If there is an obvious danger, try to hide. Turn mobile phones to silent and ask pupils to do the same. If possible, inform others about what is happening – eg. by text message.