Lorraine
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Teachers "not allowed" to chase a four-year-old school runaway: because of health and safety risk!
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School in Richmond, London, England claim that running after a child is "dangerous".
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It's being called a "safe handling policy," but the extraordinary health and safety rule which has enabled an inquisitive four-year-old boy to repeatedly wander out the school playground is enough to give any parent nightmares. On four occasions since the start of term a youngster has walked out of school grounds during break time to explore the outside world.
Each time he has apparently been spotted by the supervising member of staff. Instead of grabbing or running after him to bring him back, the teacher has had to "track" the youngster on foot to ensure he comes to no harm and they have to ring the police so officers can stop him. On one occasion two young children were followed as they walked near a busy main road and five police vehicles turned up to pick them up claimed one lady. 'It's crazy,' she said, 'an adult could easily catch up with him and safely restrain him. But apparently it is school policy not to grab them.'
Acting head teacher responded, 'We have a positive safe handling policy that allows us to use reasonable action. However it can be dangerous to chase after a child because often it makes them run faster.'
Will and Guy wonder how fast a four year old is able to run
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School in Richmond, London, England claim that running after a child is "dangerous".
...(videVfl2)
It's being called a "safe handling policy," but the extraordinary health and safety rule which has enabled an inquisitive four-year-old boy to repeatedly wander out the school playground is enough to give any parent nightmares. On four occasions since the start of term a youngster has walked out of school grounds during break time to explore the outside world.
Each time he has apparently been spotted by the supervising member of staff. Instead of grabbing or running after him to bring him back, the teacher has had to "track" the youngster on foot to ensure he comes to no harm and they have to ring the police so officers can stop him. On one occasion two young children were followed as they walked near a busy main road and five police vehicles turned up to pick them up claimed one lady. 'It's crazy,' she said, 'an adult could easily catch up with him and safely restrain him. But apparently it is school policy not to grab them.'
Acting head teacher responded, 'We have a positive safe handling policy that allows us to use reasonable action. However it can be dangerous to chase after a child because often it makes them run faster.'
Will and Guy wonder how fast a four year old is able to run