Admissions and School Organisation
Health and SafetyNorth Yorkshire LA Adventure Activities Matrix
The North Yorkshire LA Adventure Activities Matrix comprises an approved list of activities with their respective leadership and supervision requirements.
Land Based Activities | Water Based Activities
Land Based Activities
| ACTIVITY | RANGE OF OPERATION | MINIMUM QUALIFICATION FOR LEADER | SUGGESTED MAXIMUM STAFF:STUDENT RATIO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camping | Lightweight camping/low level | NYCC LEA assess BELA award | 1 : 12 + Responsible Adult |
| Camping | Wild camping/high level | MLTB ML award | 1 : 12 + Responsible Adult |
| Caving - Level 1 | Horizontal systems easy climbs e.g. 2-3m with use of life line | NCA local cave leader Level 1 | 1 : 12 + Responsible Adult |
| Caving - Level 2 | Caves with some pitches using ladder and life line techniques, up to max 18m | NCA local cave leader Level 2 | 1 : 6 + Assistant Leader |
| Caving - NAMHO Inspected Mines | All other caving | Cave Instructor Certificate | 1 : 6 + NCA local cave leader familiar with vertical caving techniques |
| Mine Exploration - NAMHO Inspected Mines | Level 1 Mines horizontal systems with easy climbs, eg 2-3m with use of life line. | NCA LCLA 1 with mines endorsement | 1 : 12 + Responsible Adult |
| Mine Exploration NAMHO Inspected Mines | Level 2 Mines (as caving) | NCA Level 2 with mine endorsement | 1 : 6 + Assistant Leader |
| Mine Exploration NAMHO Inspected Mines | All other inspected mines | CIC with mine endorsement | 1 : 6 + NCA LCL with mine endorsement |
| Normal country walking/ environmental studies field work | Low level farmland 30 minute access to habitation | Teacher/youth leader | 1 : 15 + Responsible Adult 2 : 30 subject to Head's approval |
| Low level hillwalking | Below 600m non remote well defined paths | NYCC LEA assess BELA award | 1 : 12 + Responsible Adult |
| Higher level fell/moors walking (not winter conditions) | Upland areas of moors/fells, downs, non-mountainous | MLTB WGL Award | 1 : 12 + Assistant Leader |
| High level Fell/ Mountain walking (not winter conditions) | Above 600m ill defined path | MLTB ML Award | 1 : 12 + Assistant Leader |
| High level fell/ mountain walking in winter conditions | As above but in conditions of underlying snow or hard frost Temp below +5c | BMC ML Award Winter | 1 : 8 + Assistant Leader |
| Winter mountaineering | Grade III snow and ice | MIC | 1 : 3 |
| Coastal walks | Non remote - as for geography fieldwork | Teacher/youth leader poss. NYCC LEA assess | 1 : 15 + Responsible Adult |
| Orienteering | School grounds | Teacher/youth leader | Class size |
| Orienteering | Non remote contained areas | NYCC LEA assess | 1 : 12 + Responsible Adult |
| Orienteering | Extensive or remote areas | BOF Instructor | 1 : 12 + Responsible Adult |
| Rock climbing | Specified single pitch climbs | NYCC LEA assess | 1 : 6 + Responsible Adult |
| Rock climbing | Unspecified single pitch climbs with easy access | MLTB SPA | 1 : 6 + Responsible Adult |
| Rock climbing | Unspecified single pitch climbs with remote access | MLTB SPA Award + ML Award Summer | 1 : 6 + Assistant Leader |
| Rock climbing | Multi pitch rock climbs | MLTB MIA Award | 1 : 3 |
| Artificial climbing walls | Indoors or outdoors | BMC SPA Award NYCC LEA Assess | 1 : 6 |
| Cycling - road | Any cycling on road | Contact Technical Adviser for advice | 1 : 12 + Responsible Adult |
| Cycling - off road | Below 600m non remote easy tracks | NYCC LEA assess BCF MBL award Level 1 | 1 : 12 + Responsible Adult |
| Cycling - off road | Below 600m any permissible route | BCF MBL award Level 2 | 1 : 12 + Assistant Leader |
| Gorge scrambling | Easy accessibility non technical low water | NYCC LEA assess | 1 : 12 + Responsible Adult |
| Gorge scrambling | Water traverse - medium water | BCU Coach Level 3 LCLA Level 2 | 1 : 12 + Assistant Leader |
| Gorge scrambling | Technical use of ropes and climbing equipment | Apply to LEA for Formal Approval | 1 : 12 + Assistant Leader |
| Skiing - downhill | Resort package | Teacher/youth leader | 1 : 15 + Responsible Adult |
| Skiing - downhill | Resort package but with controlled skiing outside ski school. In England with suitable local conditions | NYCC LEA assess Alpine Ski Leader Award. Snowsport Scotland/Snowsport England | 1 : 10 + Responsible Adult |
| Skiing - downhill | Teaching and leading. Usually available only in specific resorts (Scotland) | BASI 3 Contact Technical Adviser | 1 : 10 + Responsible Adult |
| Skiing - dry slope | Specific site | Club Instructor | 1 : 12 |
| Skiing - cross country | Simple slopes, paths, tracks, easy open areas in England with suitable local conditions (non remote) | NYCC LEA assess | 1 : 12 + Responsible Adult |
| Skiing - cross country | More remote areas of English uplands | Contact Technical Adviser | |
| Skiing - cross country | In resort | BASIA 3 Nordic | |
| Ropes courses | Purpose built | NYCC LEA assess | 1 : 12 |
| Initiative and team work challenges | Non technical use of equipment | Teacher/youth leader | 1 : 12 |
| Initiative and team work challenges | Technical use of equipment | NYCC LEA assess or appropriately qualified | 1 : 12 |
| Pony trekking | Specific routes | BHS Stage II and RRS certificate | 1 : 6 |
| Horse riding | Specific routes | BHSAI | 1 : 4 |
Water Based Activities
| ACTIVITY | RANGE OF OPERATION | MINIMUM QUALIFICATION FOR LEADER | SUGGESTED MAXIMUM STAFF:STUDENT RATIO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kayaking - inland | Sheltered water No journeying | NYCC LEA assess BCU Coach Level 1 | 1 : 12 + Responsible Adult |
| Kayaking - inland | Flat water journeying including sheltered areas of large lakes. | NYCC LEA assess BCU Coach Level 2 | 1 : 12 + Responsible Adult |
| Kayaking - inland | Moving water Grade 2 and open areas of large lakes | BCU Coach Level 3 | 1 : 8 + Assistant Leader |
| Kayaking - inland | Above Grade 2 water | BCU Coach Level 4 | 1 : 6 + Assistant Leader |
| Kayaking - surf | Below 1m waves | BCU Coach - surf BCU Coach - sea | 1 : 8 + Assistant Leader |
| Wave Ski | Below 1m waves | BCU Coach - surf BCU Coach - sea | 1 : 12 + Responsible Adult |
| Kayaking or Wave Ski - surf | Above 1m waves | BCU Coach - surf | 1 : 6 + Assistant Leader |
| Kayaking - sea | Journeying | BCU Coach - sea Level 3 | 1 : 8 + Assistant Leader |
| Open Canoe | Sheltered water No journeying | NYCC LEA assess BCU Coach Canoe Level 1 (Coach Kayak with OC experience) | 1 : 12 + Responsible Adult |
| Open Canoe | Flat water - journeying including sheltered areas of large lakes. | BCU Coach Canoe Level 2 | 1 : 12 + Responsible Adult |
| Open Canoe | Moving water Grade 2 and open areas of large lakes | BCU Coach Canoe Level 3 | 1 : 12 + Assistant Leader |
| Sailing - 2 person sailing dinghy | Sheltered water wind strength below 15mph with appropriate safety cover | NYCC LEA assess RYA Asst Instructor Venue specific | 1 : 4 |
| Sailing - single handed sailing dinghy | Sheltered water maximum 6 dinghies wind strength below 15mph with appropriate safety cover | NYCC LEA assess RYA Instructor venue specific | 1 : 6 + Responsible Adult |
| Sailing | Inland water Type of dinghies determined by experience, with appropriate safety cover | RYA Instructor - Dinghy | 1 : 6 + Assistant Leader |
| Sailing sea dinghy | Open waters Sea estuary Motorised rescue boat with competent helm essential | RYA Senior Instructor Sea | 1 + RYA Instructor up to 6 boats if helms are competent |
| Sailing | Other types of sailing cruising yachts | Contact Technical Adviser | |
| Boardsailing | Sheltered water with appropriate safety cover | NYCC LEA assess Venue specific | 1 : 6 + Responsible Adult |
| Boardsailing | Inland water with appropriate safety cover | RYA Windsurfing Instructor Level 2 | 1 : 6 + Responsible Adult |
| Rescue Boat | Where appropriate sailing/windsurfing activity may be accompanied by rescue boat(s) | RYA Powerboat Level 2 Sportboat | Appropriate to rescue boat |
| Rafting -improvised | Sheltered water Construction and use of improvised rafts for team building type exercises | NYCC LEA assess or relevant water sports award | 1 : 12 |
| Age range | Pre-school Early Years Key Stage 1 Key Stage 2 Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Post 16 Adult |
|---|---|
| Curriculum & Personal Development | Outdoor Education |
| Organisation and Management | Health and Safety |
| Target Audience | Public CYPS LA Officers School Administration Head Teachers Teachers Teaching Assistants |
| Article Type | Information Giving Guidance |
| Submitted by | Kirsty Hannam |
|---|---|
| Created | 08th November 2006 |
| Publication date | 08th November 2006 |
| Last updated | 10th January 2009 1:39 |
