Outdoor Activities and Risk

Parents should be aware that outdoor activities are inherently risky. Ventures that include adventurous activities involve exposure to accepted elements of risk, challenge and adventure greater than those normally encountered in everyday life. Whilst such activities provided by The Perse Outdoor Pursuits Department are subject to exacting safety management processes, it cannot be guaranteed that all possibility of resultant injury to participants, or others, is eliminated.

Applying for a place

Our Outdoor Pursuits programmes are extremely popular. Places are however strictly limited. Safety and quality are of paramount importance. Waiting lists are sometimes required.

All of our programmes require pupils to work in close knit teams (patrols, fires etc.). It is important that all members of the team are committed to training and trips. This commitment enhances pupil experience and allows us to operate more complex and challenging activities.

Before applying for a place in a particular group please note the following guidance:

• Places are provided on a first come first served basis, a waiting list will be operated in the case of oversubscription. • Applications may only be made via the online form • Attendance at all sessions and trips associated with each group are mandatory • Non-attendance on a trip and/or two training sessions without good reason will lead to a pupil’s removal from a group • For our development groups and international trips, where activities feature an elevated risk, we reserve the right to exclude a pupil from training and/or trips where they have not met the training requirements • All pupils are expected to abide by the Outdoor Pursuits behaviour policy at all times. Contravention of the behaviour policy may lead to a pupil’s removal from a group