What happens if a child is hurt while building a den?
A4. Bumps and bruises are part of growing up and learning about risk and danger but it is very unlikely that a child will be badly hurt building a den. Part of the play agenda work we are involved in is about equipping and preparing children with knowledge about their natural environment and encouraging play where children are able to make their own judgements on risk and on the impact of their behaviour on the environment around them. The Forestry Commission has a good safety track record, and carries out risk assessments on all activities undertaken; we record and investigate any serious accidents very thoroughly.
