BPCN are pleased to report on the high level statement recently released by the Health & Safety Executive on Play and Risk. The key message for organisations is that, when planning and providing opportunities for play, the goal is not to eliminate risk, but to weigh it up against the benefits.
This statement makes clear that:
- Play is important for children’s well-being and development
- When planning and providing play opportunities, the goal is not to eliminate risk, but to weigh up the risks and benefits
- Those providing play opportunities should focus on controlling the real risks, while securing or increasing the benefits – not on the paperwork
- Accidents and mistakes happen during play – but fear of litigation and prosecution has been blown out of proportion
For the full statement please visit: http://www.hse.gov.uk/entertainment/childs-play-statement.htm