"Protecting young backs" with ergonomic chairs

Jim Knight, Schools' Minister, has voiced his concerns to protect children against the risk of back pain. He said he was keen for school furniture to comply with a new European standard, and for all furniture to be considered at a much earlier stage in the design process for new or refurbished schools.

An estmimated 12,000 hours are spent by children sat at their desks at school. And yet most chairs would be illegal in the workplace.


To provide support to children's backs, chairs should be ergonomic and adjustable and keep the back in it's natural curve.

Speaking about the "Protecting young backs" campaign, Paul Burstow MP said, "It makes sense to tackle health issues like back pain at an early stage."