Safety

SWSA has over 40 years experience in providing safe outdoor adventure activities and regards the safety of all participants as its highest priority.

We invest significant time and resources in risk assessments of our activities and training for all our instructors. All our activities have been carefully assessed for inherent hazards and specific safe operating procedures created for each activity.

Standards
All centres have licences granted by the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority Suffolk County Council ensure that all of our facilities and equipment are regularly inspected.

All our water sports facilities are approved training centres for the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and the British Canoe Union (BCU).

Experience
The Suffolk Outdoor education team are highly qualified instructors who hold the appropriate National Governing Body qualifications. In addition many of Instructors are senior coaches and act as technical experts in their own right.

All staff are first aid trained and informed of the latest Safe Guarding polices and procedures

Risk Assessments & Insurance
All activities are risk assessed at regular intervals and detailed risk assessments are available to download:

All activities are covered by Suffolk Council County public liability insurance and personal accident insurance is also available.