Policies | Solar Squad Science

Safety and Safeguarding

At Solar Squad, safety is built into everything we deliver.

All STEM Missions are designed to be hands-on, structured, and safely managed within holiday camp environments, with clear risk awareness and age-appropriate delivery throughout.

We work closely with providers to ensure smooth integration into your existing safeguarding and operational procedures.

Delivery Staff and Supervision

All Solar Squad facilitators are:

We operate within your existing safeguarding policies and supervision ratios at all times.

Where a single Solar Squad staff member is booked, the provider must supply an additional suitable member of staff to support supervision and site procedures, in line with safe working practices.

Activity Risk Management

All Solar Squad Missions are designed with safety as a core priority.

We use:

Risk assessments are provided after booking prior to delivery.

Working Within Your Setting

We fully integrate into your existing holiday camp procedures, including:

Our delivery is designed to enhance your provision without disrupting your operational setup.

Compliance and Documentation

We can provide:

All documentation is available prior to delivery for provider assurance.

Safety-First Delivery Approach

While Solar Squad sessions are high-energy, immersive, and engaging, safety is always the priority.

Every Mission is carefully structured to ensure children remain:

We deliver excitement with control — never compromise.

Our Policies

Safety and Safeguarding

Delivery Staff and Supervision

All Solar Squad facilitators are:

Enhanced DBS checked

First Aid trained (Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work – L3EFAW)

Experienced in delivering STEM activities in holiday camp settings

Trained in safe, structured group supervision and engagement

We operate within your existing safeguarding policies and supervision ratios at all times. Where a single Solar Squad staff member is booked, the provider must supply an additional suitable member of staff to support supervision and site procedures, in line with safe working practices.

Activity Risk Management

All Solar Squad Missions are designed with safety as a core priority. We use:

Age-appropriate materials and equipment

Structured, step-by-step facilitation

Controlled experiments with safe substances

Clear safety briefings before hands-on activities

Continuous supervision throughout delivery

Risk assessments are provided after booking prior to delivery.

Working Within Your Setting

Compliance and Documentation

We can provide:

Enhanced DBS verification

Level 3 First Aid certification evidence

Risk assessments (general and activity-specific)

Method statements for delivery

Session outlines and safety summaries

All documentation is available prior to delivery for provider assurance.

Safety-First Delivery Approach

While Solar Squad sessions are high-energy, immersive, and engaging, safety is always the priority. Every Mission is carefully structured to ensure children remain:

Safely supervised

Fully engaged

Appropriately supported throughout

We deliver excitement with control — never compromise.

Our Policies

We operate within your existing safeguarding policies and supervision ratios at all times.

Where a single Solar Squad staff member is booked, the provider must supply an additional suitable member of staff to support supervision and site procedures, in line with safe working practices.

All Solar Squad Missions are designed with safety as a core priority.

We use:

While Solar Squad sessions are high-energy, immersive, and engaging, safety is always the priority.

Every Mission is carefully structured to ensure children remain: