Australian Childhood Foundation
The Australian Childhood Foundation is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting children and families affected by abuse, family violence and neglect.
Should children wear high-vis vests on excursions?
Question: Should children wear high-vis vests on excursions?
Answer:
Many educators feel more comfortable using high-vis on excursions, and that’s okay. But when it comes to child safety, vests are only one tiny piece of the puzzle.
For all excursions – vests or not – educators need to consider risk. Vests become a problem when educators over-rely on them to keep children safe. There is no substitute for risk assessment, safe ratios and active supervision.
If you’re deciding whether to buy vests, ask yourself why you feel you need them:
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Early Childhood Australia (ECA)
ECA is the peak early childhood advocacy organisation – a voice for children in education from birth to eight years old.