Punting for Guides

R — Register – Have the group register and emergency contacts ready

E — Equipment – Wear your yellow shirt/hoodie so students can spot you

C — Check water – Make sure students are hydrated; teach them tap water is safe!

H — Have your tickets – Don't board a coach or enter a venue empty-handed

A — Assess the risk – Review the risk assessment for the day's route

R — Rain-ready – Remind students to bring a raincoat or umbrella

G — Go fully charged – Full phone battery + power bank before you leave

E — Every photo counts – Capture key moments and share to the PhotoCircle app

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!