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62 www.nasuwt.org.uksupplementary guides published in 2002 by the Department forEducation and Skills (DfES) (now the DfE). HSE has also issueda statement on School trips and outdoor learning activities:Tackling the health and safety mythsThe NASUWT believes that the DfE decision to scrap more than140 pages of health and safety guidance for schools is recklessand could leave teachers more vulnerable to litigation whereschools do not have appropriate procedures in place andoperate a sensible approach to risk management to ensure thehealth, safety and welfare of both staff and pupils on LOtCactivities.Government guidance in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Walesremains unaffected.Further InformationCheck the NASUWTWebsite for furtherUpdated informationNASUWT Publications:• Prejudice-relatedBullying• Flexible Working• Maternity, Paternity• TacklingIslamophobia• BehaviourManagement and theImplications of theDisabilityDiscrimination Act• TacklingHomophobicBullying• HomophobicBullying CardUseful links:• Equality and HumanRights Commissionwww.equalityhumanrights.com• TUC equalitywebsite: www.tuc.org.uk/equality• www.worksmart.org.ukFor advice and help ˚ Local Association ˚ Regional Centre ˚ National Executive