Ratios of supervision for the outdoors

•A ratio compares the number of skilled and experienced supervisors to the number of learners or participants involved in an EOTC event.

•The ratio should reflect the level of risk involved.

•Ratios should allow for effective supervision even when a leader is removed to deal with an incident or becomes ill or injured. -Therefore more than one is ALWAYS required

•Schools are encouraged to be conservative in their decision making or consult professionals for advice.

•The 24 hour nature of overnight trips needs to be considered as it adds to the requirements of supervision.