transport

• transport policy would cover the maintenance and safety of vehicles used, such as minibus for school trips or taking residents on an outing
• transport policy also covers necessary risk assessment procedures
• appropriate insurance


  driver licensed to drive the vehicle with passengers
• service and maintenance work up to date
• seat belts fitted and working
• parent consent forms for a school / nursery trip
• visit is risk assessed and control measure put in place, taking account of general and site specific potential hazards at every stage of the trip
• traffic


  if vehicle breaks down
• weather


  rain, wind, snow
• medical emergencies
• contigency plans for delays and breakdowns
• first aid provided
• emergency contact details, phone, money
• impact of poor or excessively hot weather
• supervision


  staff to student / resident ratio dependent on age and any learning or physical disabilities, appoint lead person in charge of trip