chicks in class fall prey to red tape

[BERNADETTE]

Originally Posted by emamum23

fair enough... lets turn it around......imagine this is the story we are discussing...

a child from a school is in hospital after handling eggs as part of a science activity

The problem is as Blazey said it is getting ridiculous. What about doing experiments in Physics that involve the use of gas and flame? The kids today don't get to experience the little joys in life because we have become to much of a claim culture. I think that is the top and bottom of it.

[katex]

Originally Posted by BERNADETTE

The problem is as Blazey said it is getting ridiculous. What about doing experiments in Physics that involve the use of gas and flame? The kids today don't get to experience the little joys in life because we have become to much of a claim culture. I think that is the top and bottom of it.

You correct Bernie .. cotton wool springs to mind. Remember the experiments in early Physics with the frogs .. yuk.

[BERNADETTE]

Originally Posted by katex

You correct Bernie .. cotton wool springs to mind. Remember the experiments in early Physics with the frogs .. yuk.

It is just so OTT these days let the kids be kids for goodness sake. Next they won't be able to play out at break time just in case they get hurt. Kids fall and hurt theirselves it is part of life but before long we will have claims for tumbles in the playground.

[Bonnyboy]

There is a risk to everything we do in life. Negate the risk so far as possible by all means, but let the task remain worthwhile.

If the kids get taught basic hygiene there should be no issues.

Next on the school uniform list will be crash hats, knee and elbow protectors for playtime or P.E. class

[emamum]

they dont need those things bb as all contact sports have been banned from schools, no british bull dog, you dont play tag anymore, you play cat and mouse....

[Bonnyboy]

Originally Posted by emamum23

they dont need those things bb as all contact sports have been banned from schools, no british bull dog, you dont play tag anymore, you play cat and mouse....

Dint know that, so what happens if they want to play footy, rugby, hockey, basketball etc...do the parents have to sign a waiver or what ?????

[emamum]

last school i worked in only allowed football on certain days, when they had enough staff to watch them... no contact allowed and only sponge balls allowed, same with rounders and netball..... hockey, rugby and basketbell are usually played by older children and high schools have different rules than junior..

some schools play kwik cricket but think you would have to talk to linds or moon about that cos its not summat ive done

[Lilly]

Originally Posted by BERNADETTE

The problem is as Blazey said it is getting ridiculous. What about doing experiments in Physics that involve the use of gas and flame? The kids today don't get to experience the little joys in life because we have become to much of a claim culture. I think that is the top and bottom of it.

You're right, Bernadette.

The schools are so scared of being sued that they daren't do anything remotely risky, which isn't always a good thing.

It's such a shame.

Everything has to be assessed, approved and a parental consent form filled in before any activity. You can't just spontaneously decide to take a class to the park these days.

It's not the teachers' fault. They're as frustrated by it all as we are.

It's the world we live in.

[emamum]

Originally Posted by Lilly

You're right, Bernadette.

The schools are so scared of being sued that they daren't do anything remotely risky, which isn't always a good thing.

It's such a shame.

Everything has to be assessed, approved and a parental consent form filled in before any activity. You can't just spontaneously decide to take a class to the park these days.

It's not the teachers' fault. They're as frustrated by it all as we are.

It's the world we live in.

omg dont get me started on trips out!!!!!

[BERNADETTE]

Originally Posted by Lilly

You're right, Bernadette.

The schools are so scared of being sued that they daren't do anything remotely risky, which isn't always a good thing.

It's such a shame.

Everything has to be assessed, approved and a parental consent form filled in before any activity. You can't just spontaneously decide to take a class to the park these days.

It's not the teachers' fault. They're as frustrated by it all as we are.

It's the world we live in.

Yep I know but what a sad life the kids lead. I really feel so sorry for them but on the other hand obesity is being bandied about. For goodness sake let the kids live and breath.

[blazey]

Contact sports aren't banned by ALL schools as that is a matter of policy. The school my sister goes to still has football and tig and stuff like that.

I think it's pretty stupid, and I think a GOOD school would actually take those risks just to avoid hindering their pupils' education.

[jaysay]

My Granddad lived to 85 Grandmother to 80, if they had lived in todays climate of don't eat this, can't drink that, thats to dangerous I doubt if they have lived until they were 65, the worlds gone crazy

[tosh]

Originally Posted by Bonnyboy

The mind boggles

Did an activity with a few eggs meself this morning, involved a few rounds of toast too

NICE ONE BONNY BOY.

[tosh]

Originally Posted by emamum23

off the top off my head......

eggs...risk of salmonella/contamination/diseases, risk of breakage, allergies

chicks... again disease/contamination,allergies

incubator..... heat (children could burn them selves) ,over heating/fire risk

i did an activity using eggs once and the children had to wear gloves and goggles.....

your also not allowed to use toilet roll tubes for activities due to the risk of contamination.....

WHATS ALL THIS ABOUT BOG ROOLS EMA.

[emamum]

im just making a point about health and safety in schools.. you used to be able to make stuff out of toilet rolls and now you cant cos of the risk of fecal contamination