Arura will be run by experienced leaders and support staff. There will be a high ratio of leaders to young people. The issue of safety has been taken seriously throughout the planning of Arura and will be of paramount importance during the week.

All activities are supervised. The supervision may be by our own volunteers, or by external activity providers and accompanied by our own leaders.

Arura has a safeguarding policy and all leaders and workers are subject to this. This policy is available on request from the Arura office, or online at www.arura.uk

All volunteers will have been subject to relevant criminal checks.

Photographs and video will be taken during Arura for personal and promotional use.

If you do not wish your child to be included in this material you must tick the box on the registration form to opt out, or notify the Arura office in writing by 30 June 2024.

We do not encourage children to bring mobile phones or other electronic devices (e.g. iPads, Kindles, etc.) to Arura due to the following reasons;

• They can be a distraction during activities;

• They can increase feelings of homesickness;

• Devices can be damaged or lost.

However, Arura recognises that mobile phones are an integral part of our lives, and so we have policy with a focus on fair usage and on keeping young people safe.

Yes to…

• Mobile phones & electronic devices may be permitted at night time if used appropriately and consideration given to other campers. Leaders will use their discretion depending on the age of the camper and how they are using it. Devices may be collected by a leader and stored securely until the morning.

• Taking photographs/videos of other campers or volunteers. We want you to have memories of Arura but you should always get the permission of someone that you photograph.

No to…

• Mobile phones & electronic devices should not be used during talk times or Quiet Times.

• There should be no Photographs / Video taken in bedrooms or changing rooms.

• Mobile phones & electronic devices should not be brought to off-site activities. If brought, phones will be collected by a leader, worker or activity provider at the start of the activity, and kept safely util the end of the activity.

• Mobile phones & electronic devices must not be used for sexting, distributing indecent images, voyeurism or for online bullying in accordance with our safeguarding policy.

Campers are encouraged to tell their group leader, Area Manager or other Arura volunteer if there is an issue or a problem rather than contacting Parents/Guardians on their phones first. This allows us to hear about problems and promptly address them.

If a camper misuses their mobile phone in regard to the above conditions, leaders have permission to ban their use and/or confiscate the phone for a period of time. Parents / Guardians may be notified if necessary.

Arura Trust N.I. will not be responsible, for any reason, for the loss or damage to mobile phones or electronic devices which includes, but not limited to: mobile phones, tablets, laptops, headphones, e-readers, and phone chargers.