All events, even those that are in aid of charity, must comply with recognised safety standards. The organisers of the event will be responsible under the law for the safety of everyone at the event.
To meet the legal requirements you must carry out a risk assessment.

Parents and carers:

• should have given their written consent for their child/young person’s attendance
• should provide information about any medical needs/allergies that their child may have, and have provided sufficient medication for the event if necessary
• whose child is disabled, must provide information relating to any care needs, consent must be given if intimate care needs to be provided
• should provide details about any specific dietary requirements
• should be made aware that they may be asked to remove their child from the event or activity they are involved in, if they engage in any illegal behaviour
• should provide accurate emergency contact details including who is collecting the participant at the end of the event.

 



Children and young people:

• should read and agree the principles of participation and code of conduct for the event.
• should ensure that they know who to contact or where to go in the event of an emergency.