Children need adventure and they need to take risks. Being wrapped up in cotton wool never taught anyone how to deal with the challenges of life. Conquering those challenges also builds self-confidence and the ability to progress to the next level. ‘Teaching children about safety helps them identify and respond to potential dangers and make…
Judo involves two participants in a contest where the object is to throw the opponent largely onto their back with considerable force and speed. This scores “ippon” (one point or 10 scores) and ends the contest. It is also possible to score ippon by pinning the opponent to the mat for 25 seconds. In addition…
So you’ve had the ideal sports, play or fitness equipment for your students designed, delivered and installed by the Sportsafe team and all is going well – but our commitment to you and the welfare of your pupils does not stop there. It is essential that this quality equipment is maintained to Sportsafe’s high standards…
Trampolines must be assembled, positioned and folded under the supervision of a person who has received training from a qualified tutor. Manufacturers’ guidelines must always be adhered to. In schools, this could mean that older students, sufficiently mature and strong enough, may fold and unfold trampolines, with training, under the close supervision of qualified staff…
Whether you are looking to improve your Athletic Facilities or invest in a new installation, you can use our health and safety checklist for running, landing and throwing areas so your students can enjoy their outdoor PE lessons and athletic competitions safely. Running areas Landing areas Throwing areas Most schools will not have access to…
In addition to the COVID-19 control measures listed below, which we implemented at the start of the pandemic, Sportsafe has recently introduced free rapid lateral flow testing for all staff to protect our customers, employees, other stakeholders and the general public as the UK reopens. Our education sector clients were the first to reopen, and…