Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) has a vital part to play in meeting the demands of the National Curriculum and in achieving the goal of preparing young people effectively for life beyond school. Statistically LOtC activities are, and remain, very safe. Good planning and management, and professional decision making will help to ensure that they remain so. At the time of writing there is no formal Government advice against school trips.
Your employer should be your first source of advice. This document contains practical advice and is aimed at helping employers and schools in the decision-making process.
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Guidance on the use of adrenaline auto-injectors in schools
From 1st October 2017 the Human Medicines (Amendment) Regulations 2017 allow schools to buy adrenaline auto-injector devices (epi-pen etc) without prescription. These must be for administration to a pupil at the school who is known to be at risk of anaphylaxis and requires the product in an emergency. Use of emergency auto-injectors should be subject to a protocol forming part of the establishment’s medical conditions policy.
New Learning Away study ‘The state of school residentials in England: 2017’
A new study examining ‘the state of school residentials in England: 2017’ has been released this week by Learning Away. The study, which assesses the quantity and quality of residentials currently delivered in schools, is the first of its kind in England.
Based on analysis of data from tens of thousands of schools and educational establishments using EVOLVE over the last five years, it found that far too many children are missing out on these powerful learning and life experiences, with only one in five children experiencing a residential every year! Read the study here.
Waivers/Risk Acknowledgement Forms and Disclaimer Statements
An issue we have touched on recently when we have been looking specifically at Trampoline parks is the requirement by the centre for participants who are under 18 years old to complete a waiver/ disclaimer. However it is not only trampoline parks which operate this policy, other providers of activity may insist on treating school groups in the same way as they would a booking for a birthday party or family.
Badger or Bulbasaur - have children lost touch with nature? - Studies show that children are better at identifying Pokémon characters than real animals and plants. Robert Macfarlane on his quest to reconnect young readers with the natural world
Fastnet yacht race: State school Greig City Academy finishes - After five days at sea, a team of inner-city teenagers have made history as the only crew from a comprehensive school known to have finished the world's largest offshore sailing race.
Below is a list of our upcoming training courses across the UK. However, if travelling is an issue, we can come to you! All of our training courses can be delivered on your school site. Why not get in touch to find out more?
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