8. 8.1 Guiding Principles 8.2 Procedure in the event of a Critical Incident 8.3 Physical Intervention 8.4 Record Keeping 8.5 Debriefing 21 22 23 24 9. Respectful Relationships 10. Cyber Safety 10.1 Guiding Principals 10.2 Cyber Bullying 10.3 Social Media 25 26 Appendices 28 Ministerial Order 870 definitions 30
All excursions and camps must be approved at School Council, and this to be documented on school council minutes. No approval will be given for excursions or camps without the completion of the local excursion planner and camp planner as found in Appendix A and B of this policy. The excursion planning and approval process should take into account the following considerations: the educational purpose of the excursion and its contribution to the curriculum maintenance of full records, including documentation of the planning process venue selection: the suitability of the environment and/or venue for the excursion safety, emergency and risk management: assessment of excursion risks procedures in the event of an emergency arrangements if the excursion needs to be cancelled or recalled (for example, due to forecast severe weather conditions) completion of an online notification of school activity form three weeks prior to the activity first aid requirements any other measures necessary for student and staff safety and welfare. staffing and supervision: there are sufficient staff to provide appropriate and effective supervision the experience, qualifications and skills of each staff member (including volunteers, instructors, etc) will allow them to provide effective supervision in general and for planned activities (as applicable) there are appropriate levels of supervision in view of the activities undertaken and students involved. informed consent from parents or guardians adequate student and staff medical information student preparation and behaviour requirements for any adventure activities transportation requirements, noting that: public transport should be used if practicable, where transport authorities should be consulted as to appropriate travel times and at least a fortnight’s notice of travel provided excursions that run late, failing to meet times agreed to with private bus operators, are likely to incur significant costs information on student concession cards if available communication requirements that staff and students have appropriate clothing and personal equipment that group or technical equipment is in good condition and suitable for the activities undertaken that continuous instruction is provided for students remaining at the school during the absence of staff accompanying the excursion any information which has been provided by specialists in the activities proposed requirements for interstate or overseas excursions that the excursion meets the requirements of any school-level policy or procedures. 6.2 Written consent Lightning Reef Primary School will obtain written consent (Indemnity form) from parents/ guardians for the school to take the student on local one day excursions. This written consent will be sought when the child first enrols in the school and will be current for the duration of their enrolment. Parents/guardians, can, however, withdraw their consent by filling out a new form or notifying the school in writing.