Safety you can trust
With a reputation for being focused on the safety and well-being of our clients, you can be reassured that we take our responsibilities very seriously.
High demand is placed on outdoor providers by schools, parents, individuals and businesses to ensure that high safety standards are consistently maintained. In recognition of this, you will find the below information relating to how we manage health and safety along with downloadable documents.
If you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Safe delivery
Our staff are all experienced and qualified outdoor professionals, it is their judgement and experience that assures the safe delivery of our adventures. Their knowledge and judgement is supported by company policy and documentation. Regular discussions and updates are filtered through the staff to ensure all are operating at the pinnacle of safety.
Company Documents and Policies:
- Risk Assessments
- Site Specific Risk Assessments
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Crisis Management Plan
- Safeguarding Policy
Risk Management
The Adventure Element Ltd strive to provide genuine adventure experiences which have elements of real risk. Through a rigorous safety management system, regular review and on-going implementation by operational staff and leaders we put in place control measures to reduce risks to a satisfactory and acceptable level.
All risk assessments are reviewed annually automatically or after any significant change. Such changes may be brought about by:
- Environmental change
- Personnel changes
- Client group change
- Any incident that may occur
Risk Assessments and Standard Operating Procedures are readily available if required. Please get in touch if you'd like receive a copy.
Our staff and leaders
All delivery leaders and staff are highly experienced, qualified, and recruited to meet or exceed the requirements for the activities they deliver. Many hold qualifications beyond the minimum standard, ensuring professional, safety-focused delivery.
Staff are encouraged to maintain their qualifications and engage in continual professional development, enhancing programme delivery, strengthening risk management systems, and supporting the ongoing improvement of company policies.
To view some of the staff profiles, visit our Team Page.
Public Liability Insurance
We hold a Public Liability Insurance policy which covers up to £5,000,000 and an Employer’s Liability Policy.
We strongly recommend participants take additional insurance to cover cancellation and curtailment and any personal accident insurance cover for participants.
Feel free to speak with us if you would like further advice on this.
Safeguarding
Regardless of role, all staff have a duty to keep young people safe and to protect them from sexual, physical and emotional harm.
We believe in providing a positive, caring, safe environment which promotes the social, physical and moral development of the individual child or vulnerable adult.
Everyone who works with young people understands that the nature of their work and the related responsibilities place them in a position of trust. A detailed document that gives clear advice on appropriate and safe behaviours for everyone employed The Adventure Element Ltd.
Download our Safeguarding and Policy Procedure.
External Accreditation
Adventure Activities Licensing Service (AALS) regulate our Adventure Activities in the UK.
We are licensed by the Adventure Activities Licensing Service, this is part of the HSE. Our A.A.L.S. license number is L8495/R1821.
This licence indicates that The Adventure Element Ltd has been inspected by the licensing service with particular attention being paid to our safety management systems with young people, and has been able to demonstrate compliance with nationally accepted standards of good practice in the delivery of adventure activities to young people, with due regard to the benefits and risks of the activity.
We are licensed for Hillwalking and Mountain Walking and Canoeing activities.
Confirmation of our licence and further details on the licensing scheme can be sort by contacting AALS on Tel: 029 2075 5715 or by visiting the website www.aals.org.uk
You are welcome to view our Adventurous Activities Licence.
DofE Approved Activity Provider (AAP)
We have been granted a licence by The Duke of Edinburgh's Award to provide the expedition and residential elements of a participants overall award.
The licence has been granted on the quality of our programmes meeting the requirements of the DofE award.
We are proud of our licence and offer DofE expeditions at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels and 3 different modes of transport: Foot, Bike and Boats.
You can view our DofE Approved Activity Provider licence here and see our Public Liability Insurance here.
