Never had a concussion with any of my kids. Seems a good idea to have time off school to ensure everything is A ok

My youngest was hit in the mouth with a hockey stick by his team’s goalie. As he went to get the ball she took a big swing to get the ball away from her goal. She got my son in the mouth with the upswing and broke 2 of his teeth. He ended up having a week off school and 3 weeks off hockey playing and training.

Great to hear this will be addressed In the school area as well as on the sporting field. Now for the home…….

Concussion isn’t always obviously immediately. I had a mishap once and hit my head. I was checked by first aid staff and a Dr and showed no signs of concussion. A few days later, my sight went blurry and I felt nauseous. I went to the Dr. I had delayed concussion and had to rest for a few days, preferrably not read at all and no TV until my eyesight returned to normal.

Glad to hear they are stepping up about this important issue.

I really applaud these new guidelines and think ‘about time’. It has been such a great area and I think someone with knowledge or of importance needs to put rules in place to give parents the confidence to adhere to them. My son received a neck injury with concussoin last year and

Concussion is truly awful and this just makes sense.

Such a good idea to have enforceable rules. Most young children don’t even know realise they’ve had a concussion and just risk damaging their health by not resting & going about their normal day.

Such a good idea. There are strict rules for sports people and head injuries, why not for the kiddies

Glad they take concussion seriously !
None of my kids suffered concussion.