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Guidelines for the Safe Conduct of Sport and Physical Activity in Schools

Last updated: March 2007
 

Supervision & Welfare of Students Engaged in Sport & Physical Activity

 

Contents

Supervision & Welfare of Students Engaged in Sport & Physical Activity
Responsibilities of Principals
Supervision of Students Engaged in Specific Sports, Physical Activities and Outdoor Recreation Activities
Supervision of Students While Engaged in Activities Conducted Under the Auspices of the School
Guidelines for Billeting Students
Supervision at Major Events
Supervision Out of School Hours
Activities at Camps Organised and Conducted by the NSW Department of Sport and Recreation and Other Agencies
Small Group Activities
Additional Activities
Liability
Physical Contact With Students

The advice contained in the memoranda: Care and Supervision of Students - Terms of Settlement Between the NSW Department of Education and Training and the NSW Teachers Federation (98/139)Welfare of Students While Engaged in Activities Conducted Under the Auspices of the School (PD20040019) and Excursions Policy (PD20040010)  should be read in conjunction with the following information.

Staff should be aware that departmental requirements in relation to child protection, including mandatory reporting, apply while they are supervising, coaching or training students. Refer to Protecting and Supporting Children and Young People: Revised Procedures (PD 20020072).