Guernsey Activity firms accuse Education of bias

by GD Sat 28 Mar 2009, 10:24 am

TWO outdoor activities companies have accused the Education Department of damaging their businesses.
The Guernsey Surf School and Outdoor Guernsey claimed the department told schools not to use any company for outdoor activities other than two ‘States approved’ ones.
Both said they would consider legal action against the department if any business was lost as a result of the recommendations.
Jim Hughes (pictured), who runs the Guernsey Surf School, claimed Sheena Wheeler, the department’s health and safety officer, wrote a memo to schools instructing them that outdoor activity providers must be approved by the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority, which is not possible as that body does not have jurisdiction to issue licences in Guernsey.
Rob Kerry, corporate events director at Outdoor Guernsey, said he had been exasperated in his dealings with Education – claiming there had been no consultation before the memo was sent to schools.
However, Education denied this and took the unusual step of releasing what it said was the relevant memo, which made no mention of the AALA.
The department did, however, instruct schools that only Guernsey Sailing Trust and Coast and Crag were to be used until a new licensing system was in operation locally. (from thisisguerney)

by bug1 Sat 28 Mar 2009, 5:03 pm

You really only had to look at the lady's title to know there would be nonsense "ELF AND BLEEDIN SAFETY"

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Guernsey Activity firms accuse Education of bias

Guernsey Activity firms accuse Education of bias

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