Schools Should Take More Risks!
A very interesting article in the Times Education Supplement quoting Judith Hackitt, Chair of the HSE on how she blames media for encouraging misplaced fear of trips and science practicals within schools.
She feels that schools feel that the risk assessment process for even minor trips and activities is overwhelming and that the HSE want to help by implementing new guidance that replaces the four sets of health and safety documents currently used by schools.
Part of Judith's view is that taking risks forms a massive part of children's education. Communication with parents needs to be improved making them aware that their childrens's responsible behaviour forms part of any risk and also detailing areas where the school can and cannot protect their children.
Finally, this looks like a turning point for health and safety issues related to risks within education.
Rachel Griffiths
Progressive Safety Solutions Ltd
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