Myth: Health and safety rules stop classroom experiments
Hands-on lessons are an essential part of learning. They bring science to life and also teach kids how to handle dangerous substances safely
Classroom demos can be spectacular - just ask HSE Chair Judith Hackitt. Earlier this year she 'set her hands alight' - safely - to show science and sensible risk management in action!There's no reason why health and safety should stop schools carrying out science experiments. They can help children learn how to manage risk - and all that's required in most cases are a few sensible precautions.
