For any visit out of school there will be essential procedures and forms to be completed as part of your school or Local Council regulations. Please ensure you have met all these criteria before arriving on site.

It is always helpful if you can visit the site yourself before you bring a group.

Equipment List

It is important that the young people are properly clothed and equipped. This is a list of suggested equipment - what you need will depend on the site and time of year.

• Warm waterproof clothing in winter, and sun-cream and a sun hat in warmer weather
• Wellington Boots or sturdy footwear
• First Aid Kit
• Mobile Phone
• Phone number of local hospital
• Flask with hot/cold drink
• Towel and spare clothing
• Packet of wet wipes
• Whistle
• Survival bag
• Packed lunches
• Lots of binoculars
• Information and activity sheets with the equipment recommended for relevant activities