1. PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSWWWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU Sport and Physical Activity in Schools Safe Conduct Guidelines Awareness training for staff groups

2. PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSWWWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU This awareness presentation: will alert staff to the Sport and Physical Activity in Schools Safe Conduct Guidelines and their implications for planned physical activity as part of an educational programSport and Physical Activity in Schools Safe Conduct Guidelines will indicate how the Guidelines can be an effective tool in decreasing the frequency and severity of injury associated with sport and physical activity, while promoting healthy participation

3. PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSWWWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU The Guidelines: Inform school communities in the planning and implementation of sport, outdoor recreation, physical activity including school excursions Draw together advice from Departmental memoranda which relate to the supervision and welfare of studentsDepartmental memoranda Describe best practice in injury prevention Apply whether the activity is taken as part of school sport, physical education, within school excursions, or any other occasion where planned physical activity is to occur as part of an education program Sport and Physical Activity in Schools Safe Conduct Guidelines

4. PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSWWWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU Four main sections Sport and Physical Activity in Schools Safe Conduct Guidelines Principals Sport Coordinators Teachers in Change Supervision and welfare of students engaged in sport and physical activity Sport Coordinators Teachers Coaches Students Student protection Principals Sport Coordinators Teachers in charge/leaders Outdoor recreation Sport Coordinators Teachers Principals Parents External providers Guidelines for specific activities

5. PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSWWWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU Safety guidelines for over 50 sports and outdoor recreation activities are listed. Advice is provided for each activity and includes: teacher/instructor qualifications and experience supervision equipment venue safety As an example, safety guidelines for the sport of hockey are included in your workshop booklet. Sport and Physical Activity in Schools Safe Conduct Guidelines

6. PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSWWWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU What do you already know about the Guidelines? Please complete the quiz on page 2 of the Staff Workshop booklet – answer True or False for each - Staff members may confer. Sport and Physical Activity in Schools Safe Conduct Guidelines NOW, LET’S SEE HOW YOU WENT!!

7. PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSWWWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU Sport and Physical Activity in Schools Safe Conduct Guidelines 2. The target group or audience for the guidelines is sport coordinators False 3. The teacher to student ratio for outdoor recreation activities is 1:30 (Many activities, particularly swimming and outdoor adventure activities, have much lower ratios) False 4. Where the wearing of protective gear is specified in the guidelines, it must be worn (eg. the wearing of helmets for batters and base runners in baseball) True 5. Tobogganing can be undertaken with appropriate risk management procedures in place (For reasons of safety and the incidence of neck, head and spinal injury, tobogganing is not permitted) False 1. Guidelines provide advice on organised and structured sport as well as organised and structured recreational activities True

8. PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSWWWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU 6. Students with Down’s Syndrome should be medically screened prior to their participation in contact sport (Atlanto-axial instability exists in a small number of people with Down’s Syndrome and is detected through an x-ray) True 7. Hydrated lime, creosote or kerosene can be used to mark playing fields (All present health and environmental risks) False 8. A risk management process should be undertaken before any outdoor adventure activity is conducted (Outdoor adventure activities are those that potentially place students at a higher risk than is usual at school because of the nature of the activity or the area in which the activity takes place) True Sport and Physical Activity in Schools Safe Conduct Guidelines

9. PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSWWWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU 9. When epileptic students participate in a swimming activity there must be one supervisor for each student (If an epileptic attack occurs while the student is in the water, immediate assistance is required) True 10. Swimming in an inland waterway requires the same level of supervision as swimming at patrolled beaches (Refer to Swimming and Water Safety guidelines) True 11. Students assisting teachers appointed as carnival starters must be trained in the use and storage of starting pistols and caps (students are not to be appointed in this capacity because of the risks associated with use of starting caps) False Sport and Physical Activity in Schools Safe Conduct Guidelines

10. PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSWWWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU 13.Cardio-vascular resuscitation qualifications need to be updated every two years (Required each year because of the need to include new requirements and procedures) False 14.For swimming at a patrolled beach, the supervisor to student ratio is 1:18 (1.10 applies as a minimum. Supervision may need to be increased in many circumstances) False 12.Portable soccer goals must be anchored (unanchored goals may tip forwards if sufficient weight is applied to the crossbar, providing a potential hazard.) True Sport and Physical Activity in Schools Safe Conduct Guidelines

11. PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSWWWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU In organising and implementing all manner of school activities, staff either formally or informally, plan for the supervision and welfare of students Staff, in fact, are engaging in a risk management process What does RISK MANAGEMENT mean? Sport and Physical Activity in Schools Safe Conduct Guidelines

12. PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSWWWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU RISK MANAGEMENT MEANS : identifying foreseeable hazards, risks and safety issues assessing the risks these hazards may cause eliminating or controlling the risks monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of the control measures for the identified risks Sport and Physical Activity in Schools Safe Conduct Guidelines

13. PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSWWWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU What are the critical elements of a risk management plan? To start, refer to the excursion scenario on page 3 of the workshop booklet and then address the five key questions (the questions are also displayed on the following slide) For responses to questions one and two, use the sample risk management proforma on page 4 of your booklet Sport and Physical Activity in Schools Safe Conduct Guidelines

14. PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSWWWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU On page 3 of the workshop booklet: List some of the major risks or hazards relating to the bushwalking activity in the section headed Hazard/Risk Identification on page 3 of your workshop booklet. List some of the measures that can control the identified risks in the section headed Elimination or Control Measures. What specific areas of expertise are required of staff appointed to conduct the bushwalking and swimming activities? List any special equipment or protective gear that may be required for the bushwalk? Identify current Departmental memoranda or policies that relate to the organisation of the activity? There is a list on page 10 of your workbook. Sport and Physical Activity in Schools Safe Conduct Guidelines

15. PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSWWWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU being separated from group Bushwalking: Risk of: exhaustion or dehydration sprains, broken limbs sunburn Consult with National Parks personnel Students briefed on bush safety Appropriate clothing/footwear worn Supervision ratio not to exceed 1:15 Teacher carries insulin as per health plan Regular rest periods taken Water bottle carried by all participants First aid kit available diabetic reaction SPF30+ sun protection and wear hat and long sleeve top SPORT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY RISK MANAGEMENT FORM Activity: Excursion BushwalkingLocation: National Park Hazard/Risk IdentificationElimination or Control Measures

16. PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSWWWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU What specific areas of expertise are required of staff appointed to conduct the bushwalking and swimming activity? Leaders of the bushwalk must be experiencedbushwalk bushwalker(s) with current knowledge of the proposed route and knowledge of search, rescue and emergency procedures For the swimming activity, a minimum of two adult supervisors with current qualifications in rescue, resuscitation and first aid must be present. For any aquatic activity, a teacher must be present who has current CPR and Emergency Careswimming Sport and Physical Activity in Schools Safe Conduct Guidelines

17. PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSWWWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU List any special equipment or protective gear required for the bushwalk: clothing for anticipated weather conditions including waterproof rain jacket with a hood and appropriate walking shoes communication devices medical kit sunscreen Sport and Physical Activity in Schools Safe Conduct Guidelines

18. PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSWWWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU 1. Examples of risk management support materials. The risk management forms on page 4 and 5 of your workshop booklet and the Planning form for notice of intention on page 6, provide examples of the type of information that is sought to inform the activity approval process For your information and future reference, your workshop booklet contains: 2. A list of key questions for planning excursion activities 3. Department memoranda and policy documents 4. Sport safety guideline example: the sport of hockey, and 5. Where to seek further advice! Sport and Physical Activity in Schools Safe Conduct Guidelines