Australia:
Managing the risks in outdoor education and off-campus activities
02 October 2022
Carroll & O'Dea
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Outdoor education and off-campus activities aim to provide great
advantages for a student's learning and development. However,
schools and their teachers are required to exercise their duty of
care responsibilities away from the school grounds.
In his Managing the Risks in Off-Campus Activities
Paper presented at a recent conference, David Ford considers
how schools and their teachers should seek to manage those risks.
He also examines the responsibilities of external providers and
how, together, all parties should work together for the safety of
students.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general
guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.
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