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Health And Safety Policy For School

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Health and Safety Policy

Aim

The aim of our school’s health and safety policy is to create an

atmosphere of carefulness both in and out of school, for all users of the

school, children, school, staff, parents and the community.

This carefulness includes:

The ability of each individual to protect him/herself

Concern and consideration for the safety of others

Knowledge of what to do in certain situations

Alertness and control

Cultivation of good habits

For pupils, good safety habits are taught as part of the whole curriculum.

This can be through topics, for instance, a safe place to play, which could

include Science, English or Technology, and the involvement of outside

agencies such as the PSNI, Fire Brigade, road safety officer etc.

It might also be through a health-related topic such as smoking.

At Erne School pupils are encouraged to develop healthy eating habits

through good health and hygiene routines, e.g. regular exercise or care of

themselves, personal hygiene etc. A positive policy for healthy eating is

maintained at school, with an extended healthy option menu at lunchtime

and healthy break time.

We believe that children learn best through practical experiences and

active involvement in all areas of the curriculum. Children are taught to

have care and consideration for themselves and others:

In the classroom

When using equipment e.g. scissors, tools, PE apparatus

When moving around school

When carrying out investigations e.g. at the pond, pollution, soil

studies

When on educational visits

Health And Safety Policy For School