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Litigation And Alleged Cases Of Educational Malpractice Are On The Rise. Headteachers And Governors Are More Aware Of Legal Requirements, But This New Book Addresses The Needs Of Teachers. The Book Introduces A Framework For Safe Practice, Then The 'high Risk' Subjects Of Science, Ict, Design And Technology, And Pe And Outdoor Activities In Separate Chapters. The Implications For Classroom Practice Of Recent Legal Developments Are Examined, And Three More Chapters Look At What Can Be Expected In The Process Of Litigation. Sound Advice For Those Wishing To Make Schools Safer, And Useful Guidance For Those Having To Deal With The Aftermath Of A Safety Problem. Book Cover -- Half-title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- List Of Figures -- Introduction -- Acknowledgments -- Part One -- Chapter 1 Creating A Framework For Safe Practice -- Teachers' Responsibilities -- Legal And Statutory Responsibilities -- Health And Safety Legislation -- Professional Responsibilities -- Teachers' Responsibility For Ite-students Engaged In School-based Training -- Moral Responsibilities -- Understanding Negligence: Guilty Or Not Guilty? -- Negligence, Insurance And Compensation -- The Expert Witness -- The Expert Report -- Management Of Safe Practice -- Understanding Why Accidents Happen -- Notes -- References -- Legal Case Studies -- Chapter 2 Policy And Paperwork -- Whole School Policy Statements -- Curriculum Guidelines -- Miscellaneous Documents -- Accident Reports, Teachers' Lesson Notes, Pupil Records Of Attainment And Attendance, Maintenance And Audit Reports, Etc. -- Parent/guardian Consent Forms For Educational Visits And Overnight Stays -- Quality Assurance: Review And Evaluation Of School Policies -- References -- Chapter 3 Risk Assessment And The Management Of Risk -- Risk Assessment -- Risk Control -- Review Of Records -- References -- Legal Case Studies -- Appendix 3.1 Risk Assessment: An Example Of Good Practice -- Part Two -- Chapter 4 Safety In Design And Technology -- Teaching Health And Safety In D& -- T -- Safe And Healthy D& -- T Practice In The Classroom -- Safety Principles And Procedures -- Practical Task-modelling A Siege Machine -- Acquisition Of Safe Practice In D& -- T -- Know-how In Designing And Making -- Knowing About Ideas And Facts Through Designing And Making -- The Importance Of The Right Attitude -- Developing Children's Understanding Of Safe Practices -- References -- Chapter 5 Health And Safety In The Use Of Ict In Schools -- Employment Law And Hazards In Ict. Hazards Associated With Computers -- Practical Steps For Managing Risks -- Other Associated Issues -- References -- Chapter 6 Physical Education -- Case Report 1 -- The Expert's Conclusion -- Case Report 2 -- The Expert's Conclusion -- Lessons To Be Learned -- Conclusions -- Notes -- References -- Appendix 6.l -- Chapter 7 Safety Issues In Science -- Accidents And Litigation Related To School Science -- Health And Safety Legislation Relevant To Primary Science -- National Curriculum Science Orders And Initial Teacher Training -- Devising A Primary Science Safety Policy -- The Introduction -- Specific Responsibilities -- General Responsibilities -- Procedures -- Regular Checks -- Pupils -- Safety Resources -- Planning Lessons To Promote Safety And Learning About Safety -- Planning Lessons That Will Raise Safety Awareness -- Conclusions -- References -- Support Material -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 8 Safe Practice In The 'outdoor Classroom' -- The Nature Of The Outdoor Classroom -- Managing Safe Practice -- Understanding Why Accidents Happen -- Basic Principles Of Safe Practice -- Supervising Outdoor Activities -- Principles Of Supervision In The Outdoor Classroom -- General Supervisory Considerations -- Issues Related To Personnel -- Planning The Activity -- Safe Conduct Of The Activity -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 9 Organisations And Resources -- Organisations-useful Contacts (for Resources And Information) -- Health And Safety Executive Information Centres -- Reading And Resources -- Child Accident Prevention Trust -- Croner Publications (1996) Teacher's Briefing The Teacher's Legal Guide -- Department For Education And Employment -- Health And Safety Commission (hsc)/executive (hse) -- Health Education Authority -- Rospa -- Appendix Physical Education Health And Safety Audit-checklist -- Notes On Contributors -- Index.