overnight stays
Level 1 course for teachers, coaches and all other staff supervising children during overnight and residential stays.
Course Overview
Overnight stays during school trips or at camps provide valuable learning and personal growth opportunities for students, but they also present unique challenges for staff.
This course prepares educators to effectively manage overnight stays, ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and emotional security of students in these settings.
Who is this course for?
Teachers, coaches and support staff will gain the necessary skills to conduct thorough risk assessments, implement emergency protocols, and support student wellbeing throughout the duration of the trip or camp.
By the end of the course, educators will feel confident in their ability to handle logistical, safety, and pastoral care concerns while creating a positive, enriching experience for all students.
course curriculum
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Course overview featuring key learning objectives.
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Preparation for an overnight stay with children is crucial to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and enriching experience. During this module, you will learn about essential preparation, the importance of logistics, health and safety considerations and effective communication.
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Learn the importance of safeguarding best practice when it comes to supervising children overnight. During this module, you will learn about your role as an overnight supervisor, the importance of following the code of conduct, health and safety, and safeguarding best practice.
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In this assessment, your task is to work through each section and demonstrate your knowledge of safeguarding best practice when supervising children overnight.