Covid-19 Guidance

We have installed a variety of additional precautions, including :

- hand sanitisers at the entrance, exit and the kitchen serving hatch

- new antibacterial and wash dispensers in toilets and kitchen

- new paper towel dispensers in toilets and kitchen

- new foot operated bins around the centre

- provided cleaning provisions including face masks, anti-bacterial cleaning wipes, disposable aprons etc.

We have also produced a number of materials that leaders should review when undertaking their own risk assessments.

We have increased our cleaning regularity, but it remains the responsibility of leaders / event organisers to ensure that the centre is cleaned after every use. A wide range of materials have been provided to help you with this. We will continue to provide this for the foreseeable future.

The UK's scientific advisers state that transmission rate of the Covid-19 virus is extremely low when using plates / cutlery / pans over again. The centre provides a vast range of such equipment, but would advise that you clean these thoroughly if using them OR alternatively use disposable (but eco-friendly)  materials. Ultimately, it is the decision of the leader / event organiser to decide what they belief is safest for their participants.

Reduce risk by avoiding shared transport wherever possible. If you do use shared transport, such as minibuses or coaches, please think how you will travel in a Covid secure way.

Ideally you will be close enough so parents and carers can drop off and pick up young members. For day trips out from the centre, you should consider if the trip is necessary. 

All day trips should be risk assessed and a copy of the risk assessment sent to your local commissioner (if in GirlGuiding) for sign off.

Residential trips are allowed if you follow this guidance.  These requirements apply throughout the youth sector:  

• There is no limit on group size, regardless of age of those attending
• A maximum of six can share a tent or room for sleeping
• Groups can mix with other groups
• Support staff can work across groups, for example, activity instructors or catering staff
• Day visitors are allowed
• All group members over 11-years-old should take a rapid lateral flow test before they leave for the trip, every 48-72 hours while away and when they get home. You must have plans in place in case someone tests positive or shows symptoms and needs to isolate. If you need to take someone home due to a positive lateral flow test, or because they’re displaying symptoms, this should be done in a private vehicle.   
• You must meet all Covid responsible requirements of the venue you’re travelling to, including when these are stricter than Girlguiding regulations.
• Covid responsible measures must be followed during your trip. You will need to put in place sensible arrangements around cleaning, ventilation, hand hygiene and equipment sharing.
• Check the terms and conditions of your booking and assess the risk of the different scenarios. You may need to arrange insurance for different elements (for example, travel and cancellation) and need to make sure all participants and carers know what’s covered  and what's not covered.
• You must be able to meet safeguarding requirements within these guidelines