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Safety Issues

We suggest that if the school is going on a field trip that each child and adult be equipped with:
  • Sturdy footwear, preferably boots or old trainers.
  • Waterproofs, if rain is anticipated.
  • Clothing that does not matter if it gets dirty.
  • Warm clothing (eg woolly hats and gloves) during cold weather.
  • Sun-block and sun hats or caps during hot weather.
  • Bottled drinks during long trips in hot weather.
  • Small plastic bags for finds - pockets never quite hold enough!
  • One teacher should carry a first-aid kit and whistle.

Stursy Footwear First-Aid Kit Bottled Drinks Warm clothing Sun Cream Waterproof Clothing


We have a few sensible safety guidelines:
Teachers and adult helpers must remain with the group at all times.
  • Please do not allow your students to climb cliffs. There may be a danger of rock falls.
  • Keep students in a group and do not allow them to wander off on their own.
  • Keep them away from the sea and any slippery rocks.
  • Do not bring hammers. Extraction of fossils can be dangerous and will be done for you by museum staff.
  • Do not touch any suspicious objects: alert your trip leader immediately.

Risk Assessments

Risk assessments have been produced for the Museum, and for the three main field-trip sites we use.  Acrobat pdf versions of the assessments can be downloaded from the Useful information page.


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Dinosaur Isle,
Culver Parade,
Sandown,
Isle of Wight
PO36 8QA

Tel: +44 (0)1983 404344
Fax: +44 (0)1983 407502
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