TRACK 18: Risk it! Curated by Phil Doyle
Room 5
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Risk it 1
The session will allow participants to discuss and debate - childhood today, understand the culture of anxiety: why risk aversion is a problem, how it affects judgement, Negligence: the difference between negligence and an accident
Reasonableness: how can you show that you make reasonable judgements about risk levels, what constitutes a serious injury? We will also look at a practical Risk-benefit assessment and the ‘Managing Risk in Play Provision’ guide:
2 hours : beginner / intermediate : 10:00-12:00
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Risk it 2
The workshop aims to enhance participants understanding of, and confidence to address, risk-benefit assessment. We do this by:
Discussing the underpinning rationale of a risk-benefit approach; Comparing and contrasting it to conventional risk assessment methods
Looking at the factors that affect practitioners' judgment, including concerns about the potential for negligence claims, complaints by the public, adverse publicity; Explaining negligence: the difference between negligence and an accident
Considering what constitutes reasonableness
Asking: what is a serious injury?
Each participant then does a risk-benefit assessment.
2 hours : Intermediate / advanced : 13:00-15:00
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Risk Assessment in relation to play rangers and public spaces
This hands on workshop looks at the processes involved in making dynamic risk assessments in relation to play rangers and public spaces. Through practical exploration with some ‘dangerous toys’ delegates will not only have an opportunity to put their own lives at risk....... but also be encouraged to explore the complexities when supporting risk and challenge when facilitating children’s play.
1¼ hours : beginner / intermediate : 15:15-16:30
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