Thankyou for the reference.
I picked up on the “external activities” phrase as well so followed the source as it made reference to NSPCC guidelines .
That was a little woolly & went from guidelines to best practice for those not in education sector.
Following the NSPCC guidance for schools takes you the NEU website & class sizes which then follows
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It’s down to individual premise risk assessment so we should be including it in our accommodation & surrounds RA.
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1:30 is general classroom
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1:20 is practical training
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1:15 is for groups needing to be small
So learning for me is -
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I now need to state it specifically in our building RA (& this will vary from Sqn to Sqn)
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need to use common sense more like HQ are by not specifically stating a ratio & assess on our individual circumstances
Considering AT off Sqn is 1:10 & that is more uncontrolled & hazardous than standard parade night training, a standing ratio of 1:12 depending on the age make up of the Sqn.
So perhaps one additional adult plus 1:10 for under 16, 1:12 for 16-18.