Safe School Trips
Part of the series Need to Know
This video was filmed before the May 2010 general election, and may not reflect the policies of the current government.
- Duration: 15 mins
- Subtitles available
- Published: 11 April 2008
- Licence information for Safe School Trips
Summary
Sheena McDonald and Mike Baker discuss the latest efforts to encourage more teachers to take students on school trips, highlighting the best advice to ensure that school trips go smoothly.
Phil Revell, a member of the advisory group Learning Outside the Classroom, argues that there is too much emphasis on what can go wrong on school trips, rather than on the positive educational experience that they provide.
NUT lawyer Graham Clayton discusses the legal position of teachers taking school trips, while shadow schools minister Nick Gibb calls for a change in the law to make it harder to litigate against teachers taking school trips.
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Extra materials (3)
Related links (3)
Health and Safety Executive: School Trips
Information for anyone who may have a role in educational visits, particularly those involving adventure activities
Every Child Matters: Staying Safe
Information on safeguarding children from the Every Child Matters website
RoSPA: School Trips
Outlining on your legal obligations and responsibilities in connection with school visits and trips
Comments (1)
School trips are an enormously valuable part of any educational experience for children. Millions of children enjoy them every year and teachers should continue to try and offer them wherever possible. Lots of support available and the website www.cci.org.uk has a useful venue finding service as well as other materials. The HSE website is also very helpful. Thanks for the programme.