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by juliana » Thu May 23, 2013 6:07 pm
The planning I need to do include the following:
Before the excursion take a walk to the library and the playground.
Check all areas for safety hazards and accessibility to toilets.
Discuss with the children what they will see and do and any safety limits they will have to follow.
Advice all volunteer adults of their responsibilities.
Make sure that we have enough staff to supervise the group of children.
Since we will be crossing roads with traffic lights, its good idea to provide opportunities to reinforce appropriate behaviour before the excursion.
Read books, set up play experiences and encourage children to suggest safety rules and guidelines. This way on the day of the excursion the children understand what is expected from them.
It would be good to teach to preschool kids when discussing the safety and procedure for crossing roads etc. this poem may helps kids to learn for example:
" Stop look and listen before you cross the street. Use your eyes, use your ears and then use your feet".
For morning tea
I will prepare a special bag to take with them….items include-
water and cups for children and adults
food (box of biscuits etc)
a sheet (for sitting on)
spare clothing (depends on the age)
plastic bags (for rubbish)
hand/face wipes
tissues
sunscreen
camera
mobile phone
list of emergency phone numbers
money
a. What planning will you need to do to prepare for the excursion including individual responsibilities by staff and parents
Carer educators and staff
• Obtain written and signed permission from families prior to any excursions.
• Only those adults (over 18) who are authorised to drop off and collect may sign the excursion permission forms.
• Select excursion locations and events to enhance children’s experiences and learning.
• Maintain a balance between going out and staying at home, taking account of the children’s need for routine, familiar home location, sleep and eating.
• Before an excursion takes place an Excursion Risk Management form must be completed. Travel or walk the exact route to be taken to any planned excursion and visit the planned locations. Identify potential hazards and how they can be eliminated or managed. Check the availability of toilets, shade, stroller accessibility, phone reception.
• For routine excursions, only an initial Excursion Risk Management form needs to be completed, e.g. scheme play sessions or regular play sessions at another carer educator’s home.
• Excursion forms must be retained with the Excursion Permission forms. These forms must be kept for 2 years and from then on until the child reaches 24 years of age at the co-ordination unit office. (See ‘Managing Records’ Policy)
• All excursions must have prior approval from the Licensee/Authorised Supervisor.
• Excursion forms and Risk Management forms must be submitted to the Co-ordination Unit at least 24 hours prior to the date of the excursion.
• An up-to-date family/emergency contact list and a mobile phone are to be taken on all excursions.
• A first aid kit is to be taken on all excursions.
• Discuss safe excursion behaviour with the children before and during any trips or outings.
• Promote awareness in children of road safety and play safety beforehand and by using a commentary about safety while on excursions and when out walking.
• Ensure children are protected from sun exposure with appropriate hats, clothing, sunscreen and drinking water. (See Sun Protection Policy)
• Ensure children are supervised at all times and be alert to all the children’s whereabouts, activities and safety.
• Never leave children alone in motor vehicles, or standing alone by the side of the road or road crossing.
• Be aware of extra precautions that might be needed for children with a disability or medical needs such as allergies.
• When travelling by car, ensure that the child restraints are appropriate for the age of the children and those they have been checked and approved by an Authorised Restraint organisation.
