P.E.

• Staff develop and use safe procedures within all areas of physical education
• All staff to be aware of potential hazards and act accordingly
• Risk Assessments are in place both on and off-site
• Staff ensure that risks to health and safety are minimised by vigilance, particularly in respect of apparatus and equipment used to teach safe practice and awareness of obvious, presumed and anticipated hazards
• Poolside and water safety are taught through swimming lessons
• PE staff formulate and monitor safe systems of work within PE and inform other staff, coaches and volunteers (AOTT’s) of relevant health and safety regulations
• Ensure all school/college staff, coaches and volunteers (AOTT’s) are appropriately trained and competent in the activities undertaken, which should be relevant to the age and competency of the pupils
• No students use apparatus or equipment without direct supervision of a competent adult
• All accidents to staff, coaches, volunteers (AOTT’s) and students are reported and appropriate action taken, including the completion of an Accident Report Form