Adults required for safe Scouting

4b.10.1.1 Ensuring a safe environment for all activities
For all activities, the Leader in Charge must assess the risks and ensure that sufficient adults aged 18 or over will be present to ensure a safe operating environment for the activity.

For the detailed rules in respect of the Leader in Charge, refer to POR 9a.1.1.2. 

4b.10.1.2 Ratios and Minimum Adult Numbers
For the detailed rules in respect of the minimum ratios required for meetings, events and nights away activities, refer to POR 9a.1.2.

The primary requirement is that enough adults are present to ensure a safe environment, as outlined in POR 9a.1.1.3. Where the number of adults required to ensure safety is equal to or greater than the minimum numbers specified in POR 9a.1.2.1, that requirement must be met.  Where the risk assessment indicates that fewer adults would be sufficient, the minimum adult numbers specified in POR 9a.1.2.1 must be met and followed.