Outdoor Safety Action Plan

Activity: TrampMillenium TrackDate: Wednesday 9

MayTeacher in charge

Sara Quelch

Class level:

Year 7 Room 1

No. of staff: 1No. of helpers: 4No. of children:

Location:

Millenium TrackWaihola

Approved by: Time of departure:

9.15am

Time of return to school:

2.30pm

What couldgo wrong?

Group orindividuals getLost

What would cause itto go wrong?

Teacher not knowing thetrackSupervisors not checkingtheir groupChildren wander off track/not followinginstructions

How could we prevent it fromgoing wrong?

Teachers to know the trackcheck it out before the tripChildren to be allocated a buddyto watchUse number off system to checkchildren at various points Teacher to lead and one at theback. Parents spread throughoutthe group to watch children

Whoseresponsibility isit?

TeachersParent HelpersStudents

When/where will itbe done?

Go through rules andexpectations at schooland camp in morning.Sort out a walkingbuddy at camp andallocate a number forcheckingEmergency planCheck listsOne teacher toremain with thegroup while otherteacher make acheck with parentswhere last seenUse cell phone toreport any missingstudents straightaway to the principalwho will thencontact appropriatepeople.

HypothermiaInjuriesWeather conditionsInappropriate clothingNot staying on track orfollowing instructions.Weatherconditions/conditions of track.Check weather forecast andmake decision early.Check children have appropriategear and take spare jackets. Teachers and parents to monitorwhere children are and insistthey stay on track.Check track before the trip. Don’tgo if weather in doubt. TeacherStudents Teachers/parentsStudentsMake decision by8.00amAt school stressappropriate clothingrequired. Checkclothing that morningbefore leaving campGo through clearinstruction andguidelines beforeleaving schoolContact for help.Carry spare clothing.As above.Administer first Aid.Group members requiringSpecial consideration Those with asthma are to bring their own medicationHealthAs aboveBehaviourOther

Pre-activity checklist

Off site venue visited Trip application approvedPermission slips returnedMedical records checkedSAP form to all teachers