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63 <h1 class="h1">
63 Transporting Children
63 </h1>
64 <h2 class="h2_underlined">
64 <br />
65 Contents
65 </h2>
66 <ol>
67 <li>
67 <a href="#transport">
67 Transport Arrangements - General
67 </a>
67 </li>
68 <li>
68 <a href="#transporting">
68 Transporting Children
68 </a>
68 </li>
69 <li>
69 <a href="#risk">
69 Risk Assessment
69 </a>
69 </li>
70 </ol>
71 <h2 class="h2_underlined">
71 <br />
72 1.
72 <a name="transport" id="transport">
72 </a>
72 Transport Arrangements - General
72 </h2>
73 <p>
73 For distances in excess of 300 miles, two drivers may be required; if this is the case, drivers
must share the driving equally.
73 </p>
74 <p>
74 The following must be taken into account:
74 </p>
75 <ol type="a">
76 <li>
76 Passenger safety;
76 </li>
77 <li>
77 Competence of the driver;
77 </li>
78 <li>
78 Awareness of driver's hours;
78 </li>
79 <li>
79 Traffic conditions;
79 </li>
80 <li>
80 Contingency funds and arrangements in case of breakdown/emergency;
80 </li>
81 <li>
81 Weather;
81 </li>
82 <li>
82 Journey time and distance;
82 </li>
83 <li>
83 Stopping off points for long journeys and toilet breaks - 20 minutes every 2 hours;
83 </li>
84 <li>
84 Appropriate seat belts or restraints must be used and fastened (see end of this section,
below, for requirements);
84 </li>
85 <li>
85 The transport must have a First Aid Kit;
85 </li>
86 <li>
86 A mobile telephone should be taken/carried by each member of staff. If mobile 'phones are not
carried suitable arrangements should be made to enable communication between staff undertaking
the activity;
86 </li>
87 <li>
87 Any risk assessments.
87 </li>
88 </ol>
89 <p>
89 A First Aid Kit and Fire Extinguisher must always be carried on the vehicle.
89 </p>
90 <p>
90 Where outdoor activities are planned, suitable First Aid Kits should be carried away from the
vehicle.
90 </p>
91 <p>
91 Before setting out, staff must ensure that suitable mechanical checks are undertaken in relation
to the vehicle.
91 </p>
92 <h3 class="h3">
92 Seat Belts/Restraints
92 </h3>
93 <p>
93 See also
93 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/seat-belts-law" target="_blank">
93 Seat belts: the law
93 </a>
93 .
93 </p>
94 <h2 class="h2_underlined">
94 <br />
95 2.
95 <a name="transporting" id="transporting">
95 </a>
95 Transporting Children
95 </h2>
96 <ol>
97 <li>
97 Where a risk assessment states that a child should be accompanied by 2 staff, the child should
not be left alone whilst on an activity;
97 </li>
98 <li>
98 Children over the age of 12 may be allowed to sit in the front of vehicles if the arrangement
is approved by the Home's Manager. If children are required to sit in the rear of vehicles,
they must be accompanied by staff;
98 </li>
99 <li>
99 Children may not hold or be responsible for vehicle keys and may not steer cars or use petrol
pumps;
99 </li>
100 <li>
100 All vehicle occupants must wear suitable seat belts or restraints at all times when in
vehicles. See also
100 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/seat-belts-law" target="_blank">
100 Seat belts: the law
100 </a>
100 ;
100 </li>
101 <li>
101 Children must not tamper with or use any controls except, at the discretion of the driver, the
radio/stereo;
101 </li>
102 <li>
102 If it is assessed that a child may be distressed whilst in the vehicle or a child becomes
distressed to the extent that the safety of the vehicle or occupants may be compromised, the
vehicle must be stopped; preferably in a lay-by or suitable stopping place. However, the
vehicle may have to be stopped at the side of the road or on the hard shoulder of a motorway.
In these circumstances, the hazard warning lights should be activated, the occupants should
get out of the vehicle and stand well away from the road, and the emergency services must be
summoned;
102 </li>
103 <li>
103 If the safety of the occupants is compromised, with the risk of Injury or Damage to Property,
Physical intervention may be used or the Police should be called to assist. If children with a
history of violence are being transported, staff must ensure the following:
104 <ol type="a">
105 <li>
105 Children must sit in the rear of the vehicle, with each child supervised by a minimum of
one member of staff;
105 </li>
106 <li>
106 Staff must be clear when it may be appropriate to use physical intervention and what
techniques may be appropriate;
106 </li>
107 <li>
107 Staff must be satisfied that no items, which could be used as weapons, are available to
the child. These could include tools, aerosols, pens etc.
107 </li>
108 <li>
108 It may be necessary to search the child before the activity starts; see
108 <a href="p_searching_rooms.html">
108 Searching Children/Bedrooms Procedure
108 </a>
108 ;
108 </li>
109 <li>
109 Care should be taken when getting in and out of vehicles. This is the time when holds are
weakened;
109 </li>
110 <li>
110 Some thought should be given to action on arrival at destination - will more staff be
needed? Is a room available? Is it easy to get the car close to the destination, and is it
possible to avoid other children becoming involved?
110 </li>
111 <li>
111 If the potential risks cannot be managed safely, the activity must not go ahead; or must
cease.
111 </li>
112 </ol>
113 </li>
114 </ol>
115 <p>
115 All vehicles that are used for transporting children must be smoke free and must show the
international 'No Smoking' symbol. It is the legal responsibility of anyone who drives, manages
or is responsible for order and safety on a vehicle, to prevent people from smoking.
115 </p>
116 <h2 class="h2_underlined">
116 <br />
117 3.
117 <a name="risk" id="risk">
117 </a>
117 Risk Assessment
117 </h2>
118 <p>
118 It is not necessary to undertake a separate Risk Assessment for each activity/trip. Where a
range or series of activities may be undertaken (the transporting of children to and from
school, a series of supervised contacts, the undertaking of routine activities), the Manager may
approve a Risk Assessment and associated arrangements such as staffing levels for a period; and
then set a date for the review of the assessment/arrangements.
118 </p>
119 <p>
119 The Manager or person delegated to oversee the activity must approve a completed a risk
assessment in advance.
119 </p>
120 <p>
120 A Risk Assessment for a visit need not be complex but it should be comprehensive. It does not
generally require technical formulae or professional health and safety expertise, but
specialised information for some visits may be necessary and Managers must ensure that the
person assessing is competent to do so.
120 </p>
121 <p>
121 A formal assessment of the risks that might be met on an activity should have the aim of
preventing the risks or reducing them. Children must not be placed in situations which expose
them to an unacceptable level of risk. Safety and protection of all concerned must always be the
prime consideration. If the risks cannot be contained or managed, the activity must not take
place.
121 </p>
122 <p>
122 The Risk Assessment should be based on the following considerations:
122 </p>
123 <ol type="a">
124 <li>
124 Care Plan, Placement Plan or other relevant plans;
124 </li>
125 <li>
125 Recent/relevant events/incidents;
125 </li>
126 <li>
126 Group dynamics, staff/child relationships;
126 </li>
127 <li>
127 Child Protection Issues;
127 </li>
128 <li>
128 Violent or other offending behaviour;
128 </li>
129 <li>
129 The healthcare or mental health needs of the children;
129 </li>
130 <li>
130 Any history of drug/alcohol/substance misuse;
130 </li>
131 <li>
131 Level of disability and associated special needs;
131 </li>
132 <li>
132 What are the hazards?
132 </li>
133 <li>
133 Whom might they affect?
133 </li>
134 <li>
134 What safety measures need to be in place to reduce the risk to an acceptable level?
134 </li>
135 <li>
135 Can safety measures be put in place?
135 </li>
136 <li>
136 What steps will be taken in an emergency?
136 </li>
137 </ol>
138 <p>
138 In undertaking the risk assessment, all staff taking part and children who are capable of making
informed decisions should be consulted and a record the risks should be made and seen/approved
by the Manager.
138 </p>
139 <p>
139 Frequent activities/visits to local venues such as swimming baths or where a child is
transported to and from school may not need a risk assessment for each trip; but the Manager
must ensure that a risk assessment is completed for the series/range of activities/visits; and a
date set for the review of the risk assessment.
139 </p>
140 <p>
140 Alternatively, a risk assessment which has been agreed for a series or range of
activities/visits must be reviewed immediately after any information comes to light or any
event/incident which compromises the safety of the children/staffs. In such circumstances, the
activities/visits must be suspended until a review has taken place and the Manager is satisfied
that a suitable new risk assessment has been completed.
140 </p>
141 <p>
141 The staff member should take the following factors into consideration when assessing the risks;
141 </p>
142 <ol type="a">
143 <li>
143 The type of visit/activity and the level at which it is being undertaken;
143 </li>
144 <li>
144 The location, routes and modes of transport;
144 </li>
145 <li>
145 The competence, experience and qualifications of the staff;
145 </li>
146 <li>
146 Ratios of children to staff;
146 </li>
147 <li>
147 The group members' age competence, fitness, and temperament, and the suitability of the
activity;
147 </li>
148 <li>
148 The healthcare needs of the children;
148 </li>
149 <li>
149 The quality and suitability of available equipment;
149 </li>
150 <li>
150 Seasonal conditions, weather and timing;
150 </li>
151 <li>
151 Emergency procedures;
151 </li>
152 <li>
152 The need to monitor risks throughout the activity;
152 </li>
153 <li>
153 The children's backgrounds i.e. offending, health, absconding, child protection, drugs.
153 </li>
154 </ol>
155 <p>
155 When approving the Risk Assessment and subsequent plan for the activity, the Manager should
determine what latitude staff have to change the plan, the need for a contingency plan, an 'on
call' or backup procedure to provide support, advice or direction to the staff once the
activity/trip has started.
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