Outings & Excursions

Many CLD programmes involve young people taking part in activities away from where they live whether for an evening, a day or a longer stay.

Aberdeenshire Council recognises the risks involved in taking young people on outings and excursions and has put a number of measures in place to ensure their safety. Some examples are given below.

• Risk assessments completed for every excursion
  
• Information and consent forms issued to parents for all outings and excursions
  
• All adventurous activities registered with Adventure Scotland Ltd. Using only companies and instructors approved by Adventure Scotland Ltd for adventurous activities
  
• Appropriate number of adults to young people
  
• Appropriate first aid provision
  
• Criminal record disclosures completed for anyone working with young people
  
• Public liability insurance
  
• All youth exchanges are registered with the British Council Scotland