Very frustratingly we have had to cancel our geography field trip to the school's house in France this weekend because of a ridiculous EU law that states that it is now illegal for teachers to drive minibuses in France unless they have a specific licence which appears to be something similar to a coach drivers licence! This is so frustrating. It is becoming more and more difficult to organise interesting educational outings and trips which enhance the pupils' learning and also provide them with a broader view of life than we are able to provide within our walls. Even for the teachers to drive in England we have had to buy a new bus with two fewer seats so that teachers who passed their driving tests after 1997 are able to drive it. Are they somehow worse drivers that those who passed before that date? I doubt it.
