All accommodation comes with night toilets on camp. There is also night-time motion-sensor lighting which alerts teachers that someone is using the night time toilet.
How can I contact my child in case of an emergency?
All Rootd instructors are outdoor first-aid trained. The school will be responsible for appointing a first-aider who will be the first point of contact for any basic first aid.
Are you Learning Outside the Classroom Endorsed?
At Rootd we hold the LOtC Quality badge and are proud to offer Learning Outside the Classroom approved School trips. You can learn more in our blog post about the importance of LOtC for your School trip provider.
What qualifications do Rootd staff hold?
All Rootd outdoor instructors are DBS checked, first aid trained and have specialised experience in outdoor education as well as all the necessary qualifications for the activities undertaken (archery, bushcraft, etc.). Most importantly, our team are knowledgeable, remarkable and welcoming.
What qualifications do your Rootd staff have?
All Rootd staff are DBS checked, first aid trained and have the necessary qualifications to teach the activities they lead. They have also received safeguarding training, food safety training, National Governing Body (NGB) training where appropriate, and they have been signed off in in-house activity training. In addition, they regularly undergo Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to ensure they’re up to …
What night-time safety and staffing arrangements are in place?
A designated Rootd duty contact stays on site overnight and is always on hand to support teachers in case of emergency. Our tent villages and pod village are fitted with motion sensor lighting for the safety of teachers and children. The teacher tents and pods are positioned next to the children’s accommodation, and night toilets are provided, so no one …
Do you carry out a risk assessment?
Yes, a thorough risk assessment will be carried out for all activities and accommodation. Copies of our risk assessments will be emailed to you well in advance of your trip.
Do the pods have smoke alarms or fire extinguishers?
Yes, our pods have smoke alarms and fire extinguishers, and they have been assessed and approved for fire safety.
What is your adult to child ratio?
During activities, we work to a ratio of 1:15 with Rootd staff members. Our activity groups are a maximum of 15, so this means there is one staff member with each group. We also ask that there is one member of the teaching staff with each activity group. Outside of the activities, schools are encouraged to follow their own ratio …
What safety measures are in place on camp?
All members of staff are first aid trained, safeguarding trained and food safety trained. Staff are highly vigilant at all times and always put the safety of children first. The centre is not open to members of the public. There’s a main gate and barrier, which are both closed from 8.30pm in the evening until morning. There is CCTV at …
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