All ministries should have enough leaders (over age of 18) to ensure that the participants and program is safe. All ministries with children should have two leaders minimum at all times. More leaders, and/or, leaders with higher qualifications and experience will be required for more specialised programs or participants with higher needs
The recommended adult/child ratio is:
- 0-2 years old = 1:3
- 2-5 years old = 1:4
- 5-12 years old (primary school) = 1:8
- 12-18 years old (high school) = 1:15
For example a youth group with 10 youth should have two leaders (over 18) minimum. A creche with ten kids (Age 2-5) should have three leaders minimum.