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HEALTH & SAFETY
A comprehensive and rigorous safety programme sits at the foundation of our course delivery. We are 100% committed to consistently delivering quality courses in a safe and supportive environment. We don’t deny that your course involves risks. However, those risks are carefully managed using the following framework:
► Duty Manager
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A Duty Manager is assigned daily, contactable 24/7 and their role is dedicated to overseeing the instructors and their day to day responsibilities.
► Expert Staff
Outward Bound attracts high calibre candidates to our annual instructor selection process . New instructors go through a rigorous 2 month training programme followed by a 4 month induction phase. They continue to be mentored by senior instructors for their first year. All instructors undertake 3 weeks of staff training each year and are allocated funding to undertake further training with external providers. Instructors are employed full time on 3 year contracts.
► Quality Equipment
All our safety equipment is subject to pre-use checks, monthly inspections and scheduled replacement to ensure it is fit for purpose.
► External Safety Advisory Committee (ESAC)
ESAC is made up of outdoor sector safety experts. Alongside our Safety Manager and School Director, they advise the Board on health & safety matters. This includes oversight of our schedule of regular audits, and approving any substantial changes to our safety management policy or system.
Students rated safety an average of 9.4 10
Outward Bound is Adventure Mark accredited.
Our Instructors
No doubt you’ve heard the term ‘living legend’? Well it’s safe to say that’s exactly what our instructors are.
Our passionate team live and breathe adventure. However, they’re not only qualified with the necessary technical skills to keep participants safe in challenging environments, they also have the skills for promoting long-lasting development and an outcomes-focused approach.
Check out our website where all our current instructors are profiled. Believe us, they’re an interesting bunch!
