Punting fpr Guides

Ensure you have the group register and emergency contact numbers for all leaders and students
Make sure students have plenty of water. Encourage them to refill bottles with tap water where possible. In their own country they might think tap water is toxic! Educate them.
Make sure you have the tickets you need to enter with your group
Wear the official group T-shirt or hoodie for easy identification
Charge your phone fully and bring a power bank
Review the risk assessment for the day’s route and activities
Remind students to bring a raincoat or umbrella in case of light rain
Take group photos at key locations and share them with the programme WhatsApp group

Lazy punts

CES Oxford has an arrangement with the Punting Company, Magdalen Bridge Boathouse. We usually bring all our large groups there for punting.

When taking a group of students there, make your way from the meeting point towards the Magdalen Bridge.

Once you arrive there, ask the groups to divide in groups of 5 as this the max a punt can take. In the meantime, go inside their little office, let them know you have a reservation (if there is one, usually there is no problem if there isn't one), and that you would like to be invoiced. They will give you a little notebook where you need to fill in some information.
Group`s Name + our email, oxfordsocial@ces-schools.com + our school name which is CES Oxford, 67 High Street, Wheatley. Self -Drive and then date and signature.
Then each group will be given instructions and a map by the punting staff members, and set off. Make sure everyone gets on ok and assist where needed.
Once everyone gets on, feel free to get on a punt or a pedaloo and go after the students. Don`t forget to take loads of photos of them.
Everyone is meant to punt for one hour. If they are late, we get charged extra for that.

After the activity is finished, either make your way back with the group to campus or give them free time. Don`t forget to Enjoy yourself!