Links

Useful links for participants, parents and leaders

Parent Information

NameDescription
Do DofELink to the Duke of Edinburgh Award website
Aberdeenshire Outdoor EducationAberdeenshire Outdoor Education Information
Westhill Open Award Group Information
Pre-Expedition Parents InformationTo be updated Presentation from the parents information evening
Tyrebagger November WalkTo be updated Tyrebagger walk information sheet and directions

Expedition Information

NameDescription
Expedition RequirementsThe criteria by which the expedition must be undertaken
Expedition Safety card inc. checklistDetails that the participants carry on expedition should they have an incident and need to get assistance.
Expedition kit listList of recommended personal and group equipment that the participants require for expedition.
Expedition First Aid kit listList of first aid kit that is recommended for expedition.
Outdoor Access & Menu planning
Scottish Outdoor Access Code
Tread Lightly (Outdoor Access Code)



Details of the outdoor access code

Cairngorm Tread Lightly outdoor access guidance
Mobile phone adviceRecommendations with regard to mobile phone use on expedition.

Participant Forms

NameDescription
Cookery Diary
One of the ways in which you can record your baking and cooking activities – or design your own form of evidence!
Blank route card for ExpeditionsA blank route card which each team must dowload, save, complete and return for each day of their expedition – remember to add your team name at the top
Activity Log SheetUse to log the dates, times and description of your sectional activities. You still need an Assessor report either in your Keeping Track booklet or as an online report!
Bronze – Blank Menu sheet
A blank menu to download, save, complete and return for each expedition team
Silver / Gold – Blank Menu sheetA blank menu to download, save, complete and return for each expedition team

Supervisors

NameDescription
Supervisor’s Expedition checklistSupervisor checklist for before and after expedition.
Incident categorisation & handlingGuidance for the management of an incident should it occur during an expedition.
Green formTo be updated For Supervisors, Silver and Gold teams: download, save, complete and return for each expedition in Wild Country
Code of Behaviour for leadersTo be updated The manner in which leaders will work with the participants