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Safe Practice in Physical Education and School Sport (2008 Edition)
The 2008 edition of 'Safe Practice' contains everything you need to know about health and safety in physical education and school sport.
It has been completely updated and re-written, it's the one reference tool you shouldn't be without.
Overview:
Part 1 will help you plot your way through the maze of risk assessment and health & safety.
Part 2 will answer your queries on activities including athletics, dance, gymnastics, trampolining and outdoor and adventurous activities.
The 400 page, 2008 edition includes:
- A free CD containing ready made forms including risk assessment, parental consent forms and a code of conduct for pupils on educational visits.
- Interesting real-life cases that make complex legislative issues easier to understand and retain.
- Many new topical chapters, including Personal Protection, Religious and Cultural issues and transporting pupils.
Click HERE for more information on the publication.
Click HERE to order your copy.
Click HERE to view a foreword to Safe Practice as well as the full contents page and extracts from the publication.
Quality, Condition and use of Helmets in Hockey: A recent coroner's judgment
At the end of a recent inquest, on a 12 year old boy who died whilst taking part in a school hockey practice, the coroner asked the England Hockey Board to disseminate information on good practice relating to the quality, condition and use of goalkeeping helmets in hockey. A summary of the background to the tragic incident and the good practice guidance follows:
Summary of the incident:
• During a hockey shooting drill a lifted shot hit the goalkeeper on the helmet. He fell to the ground and died.
Judgement:
• The boy died from a brain haemorrhage though it was inconclusive as to whether the cause of death was the ball hitting the helmet or his head hitting the floor;
• The quality and standard of staff supervision and organisation of the activity did not contribute adversely to the tragic outcome;
• HSE testing found the helmet (a Grays 200 – also branded as the TK GX5) met current BS/EN safety standards;
• The inquest verdict was that it was a freak accident.
Good practice guidance offered by EHB:
• Helmet care:
o Regularly check helmets for damage;
o Ensure helmets fit properly and that there are no exposed areas of the head, in particular where an adjustable back plate is used;
o Ensure that helmets are suitable to the age and size of the players, the weight of ball being used and the drill being used;
o Implement a helmet replacement cycle – every 3-5 years is recommended by EHB - based on usage and condition.
More detailed guidance can be found in "Safe Practice in PESS, 2008 (afPE), particularly in chapters 4 (supervision and competence), 12 (equipment), 13 (personal protection) and 22 (teaching games activities).
Click HERE to download a MS Word version.
Health & Safety Update: Parkour
Click HERE to download an afPE H&S Update relating to Parkour.
Health & Safety - Frequently Asked Questions
Click HERE to download a PDF document which covers a range of frequently asked questions relating to safe practice in physical education and school sport.
Trampolining Update from afPE's Health & Safety Officer
Click HERE to download an update from Glen Beaumont (afPE Health & Safety Officer) on trampolining.
Health & Safety Downloads
If you are a member of afPE you can can download and view all of the updates listed below by logging in to the 'Members area' of the afPE website. The documentation is listed under Downloads > Health & Safety.
- Equipment Maintenance Contract Guidance
-Safeguarding Update - July 2010
-Health & Safety Update - July 2010
- Safeguarding Update - June 2010
- Health & Safety Update - June 2010
- Safeguarding Update - May 2010
- Health & Safety Update - May 2010
- Safeguarding Update - April 2010
- H&S Update - March 2010
- Safeguarding Update - March 2010
- Safeguarding Update - February 2010
- Safeguarding Update - January 2010
- Parkour Update - January 2010
- H&S Update - November 2009
- Safeguarding Update - November 2009
- Safeguarding Update - October 2009
- Trampolining Update - October 2009
- H&S Update - September 2009
- Safeguarding Update - September 2009
- Safe Practice - FAQs - September 2009
- Safeguarding Update - August 2009
- Safeguarding Update - July 2009- H&S Update - July 2009
- Safeguarding Update - July 2009
- H&S Update - June 2009
- Safeguarding Update - June 2009
- Safeguarding Update - May 2009
- Safeguarding Update - April 2009
- Use of helmets when skiing
- Safeguarding Update - March 2009
- H&S Update - February 2009
- Self Evaluation Guide
- Charging for School Activities
- Joint afPE/British Gymnastics statement on Parkour
- H&S Update - Goggles
- afPE Position Paper on Parkour Guidance on the effective use of coaches
- H&S Update - October 2008
- Child Protection Update - September 2008
- H&S Update - July 2008
- H&S Update - May 2008
- H&S Update - April 2008
- Every Child Matters Audit - March 2008
- H&S Update - March 2008
- H&S Update - February 2008
- H&S Update - December 2007
- Meeting the Needs of Muslim Pupils in State Schools
- Driving Minibuses - Nov 2007
- H&S Update - October 2007
- H&S Update - September 2007
- H&S Update - August 2007
- Legislation impacting on PESS - August 2007
- Changing Arrangements for pupils in Primary Schools - June 2007
- Child Entertainment Licences - June 2007
- RoSPA - Volunteer Driver's Handbook - June 2007
- Collation of the schools' swimming programme requirements of 11 local authorities - April 2007
- A New Case: Mountford V Newlands School
- H&S Update - March 2007
- Swimming: Pool Rescue Tests
- H&S Update - January 2007
- H&S Update - December 2006
- H&S Update - November 2006
- H&S Update - October 2006
- New Seatbelt & Booster Seat Laws
- H&S Update - September 2006
- Workforce Remodelling Update - July 2006
- Health & Safety Update - July 2006
- Health & Safety Update - June 2006
- Inter-School Competition Guidance - June 2006
- Foreseeable that Dusty Floors May Cause Slipping Injuries
- Workforce Remodelling – A New Legal Implication
- Workforce Remodelling – Another Legal Implication
- Workforce Reform Paper - May 2006
- No Mouthguard No Defense
- Institute of Expert Witnesses
- The use of Volunteers and Paid Coaches
- Driving Licence Advice
- Gumshield Advice
- Guidance on Safe Practice
In addition as a member you can download the following:
- Safe Practice in Physical Education Poster
- Safe Practice in the Organisation of Sports Fixtures Poster
- Safe Practice in Workforce Planning Poster
- Safe Practice for Swimming Poster
- Risk Assessment Form
- Pupils with Special Educational Needs
- Volunteer Driver's Declaration Form
- Parental Consent Form for Pupil to be Transported
- Code of Conduct for Pupils on Educational Visits
- Consent form for the use of Digital Images
TeacherNet - Health & Safety Page
Click HERE to view the health & safety page on the TeacherNet website.
Improving participation of Muslim girls in physical education and school sport
25/11/08
On 3rd November 2008 the Guidance "Improving participation of Muslim girls in physical education and school sport: shared practical guidance from Birmingham schools" was launched at the Birmingham Council House. The event saw a warm reception for the effort and guidance produced by the city.
A more detailed article about the research study that underpinned the guidance will be available in forthcoming PE Matters. Meanwhile the intention is to make the resource freely available to anyone interested.
Click HERE to view Birmingham City Council's report.
Dr Tansin Benn from the University of Birmingham would welcome any feedback or responses to the guidance. Please email: t.c.benn@bham.ac.uk
Use of Coaches in Schools
afPE has produced concise guidance for head teachers and other leadership staff responsible for deploying visiting support staff within physical education and school sport (PESS).
Click HERE to download the guidance paper.
Towards Greater Understanding - Meeting the Needs of Muslim Pupils in State Schools: Information and Guidance for Schools
Muslim Council of Britain 2007 (www.mcb.org.uk)
This publication comments on a wide range of issues relevant to Muslim pupils in schools such as dress, meals, provision for prayer, religious festivals, educational trips, engaging with the Muslim community and physical education.
It is written in an informative, inclusive and enabling style from an Islamic position. The afPE comment is simply a response to the guidance that is suggested in relation to physical education from a broader perspective that includes both statutory and health and safety considerations.
Click HERE to download the paper.
National Safeguarding Standards for Children and Young People
The need for standards for sports organisations was originally identified in the 2000 National Action Plan for Child Protection in Sport. Initial work was carried out by Sport England Governing Body Services, including consultation with stakeholder groups. This work was then taken forward and built on by the Sport Task Force on Policy and Standards. The Task Force was co-ordinated by the CPSU.
The Standards for Safeguarding and Protecting Children in Sport are based on good practice and are informed by legislation and guidance, evidence from research and experience of what works drawn from the fields of child protection and from sport The Standards provide a national benchmark of good practice for sports organisations to work towards and is an important framework that schools should be aware of. Their implementation by an organisation helps to raise awareness among staff and volunteers and minimise avoidable risks. When the Standards are fully implemented, this is likely to increase confidence among parents and carers about their children's safety.
The CPSU publication Standards for Safeguarding and Protecting Children in Sport gives full details of the standards, including their purpose, principles, use, and relevant information resources.
To view the publication click HERE and view the Strategy for Safeguarding in Sport.
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