Why Schools, Youth Organisations and Councils Should prioritise Risk Assessments and the use of GPS Trackers for Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions
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The death of the 16-year-old boy in Snowdonia serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of proper supervision and risk management. The coroner’s report highlighted two critical failures: the lack of a comprehensive risk assessment and the lack of appropriate supervision. These are both areas where GPS tracking technology could have had a significant impact.
The importance of GPS Trackers for DofE, Scouts, Guides, Army Cadets and Outdoor Instructors
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Having a system that consolidates and shares location data with relevant third parties—such as volunteers or first responders—makes crisis management faster, more efficient, and more organized.
