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- Young people at work and the law
- A young person is anyone under eighteen years of age (young people); Risks to young people at work; Young people and work experience
If a pupil is hurt, the teacher is likely to be sued
The reality
The main legal duties lie with the employer, not the teacher – or even the head teacher, unless they own the school and employ the staff.
We can’t find a single instance in the past five years of a teacher being personally sued for compensation.
Over the years a handful of teachers have been prosecuted following very serious incidents, but only where they failed to follow direct instructions and departed from common sense.
Teachers who act responsibly will be on the right side of the law.
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Kidsafe
A compilation of child-safety films.
These films are ideal for teachers and pupils in first schools, parents, farmers and construction companies wishing to highlight specific dangers to youngsters when carrying out work near schools.
New Section inside: NOW AVAILABLE - A complete listing of all our Off Site Visits with direct links to all the material provided by the venue, saving you hours of searching and ensuring a well organised and safely managed experience. Each visit has a risk management framework available in the on-line risk assessment section and shortly there will be a direct link between the two sections making your planning much easier and much more proactive.