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Is it ok to ask children to be labelled with their full name on day trip.

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BrownieBlondie · 18/05/2024 21:19

So ds is going on a group trip, not school but similar vibe. The plan is for each child to wear a wrist band with their full name on. I see this as a safeguarding risk as a stranger could read it and talk a child into thinking they know them/their parents.
Before I say something am I being paranoid or do others see this as a safeguarding issue.

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BrownieBlondie · 18/05/2024 21:28

TeaandScandal · 18/05/2024 21:25

What’s the purpose of having their full name on display?
Presumably all the teachers / helpers already know who’s who?

I assume it’s in case they get lost as it also has an emergency contact. That in itself is worrying!

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Greendoorsaremyfavourite · 18/05/2024 21:28

It shouldn't be their full name. When we went to geronemo festival many a year ago we were given blank wristbands to write our phone number on, I thought that was an excellent idea.

TeaandScandal · 18/05/2024 21:25

What’s the purpose of having their full name on display?
Presumably all the teachers / helpers already know who’s who?

BarcardiWithGadaffia · 18/05/2024 21:25

I think that's being paranoid but without knowing how old the child is, where they are going, what the supervision will be like who can give a proper opinion

CameFromTheDarkside · 18/05/2024 21:25

You’re right. We used to give the children a label with the school name if they weren’t wearing uniform on a trip. They shouldn’t be labelled with their name. A phone number is far more sensible on a wristband.