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NewsStaying Safe Action Plan (DCSF)
Date: 05.02.08
Staying Safe plan and guidance from DCSF (school visits, keeping children safe etc) plus Voice’s comment.
Voice press release: 05 February 2008
Statement on Staying Safe Action Plan
The Professional Association of Teachers (Voice) has welcomed the DCSF’s Staying Safe action plan announced today (5 February 2008).
Voice General Secretary Philip Parkin said: "We welcome a reduction in red tape and clearer guidance and information for teaching staff. The new system for approving venues should be of particular benefit.
"Safely conducted and properly supervised, education outside the classroom is an integral part of learning. Both children and staff benefit enormously from school trips.
"The raft of guidance measures on keeping children safe demonstrates a clear, balanced and sensible commitment to protecting children."
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Information:
DCSF press notice (05/02/2008)
Staying Safe Action Plan (www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/stayingsafe)
Further information:
TeacherNet: Learning outside the classroom
TeacherNet: Health & safety on educational visits
Voice’s Safety on School Trips
Contacts: General Secretary Philip Parkin (philipparkin@pat.org.uk), Principal Officer (Solicitor) David Brierley (davidbrierley@pat.org.uk) or Communications Officer Richard Fraser (pressoffice@pat.org.uk) on 01332 372 337. |
