Resources

These resources may be useful to guide and support school managers and teachers in providing effective EOTC programmes for students.

Safety in Numbers
This Education Gazette article reports on a group of North Canterbury schools' efforts to ensure their forays outside the classroom are both safe and educational.
http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/articles.php?action=view&id=7000

Abseiling at 5, rafting at 10, what do we do with them when they are 15?(PDF 224KB)
This article examines some of the broader influences on outdoor education that might be contributing to the trend of students being introduced to pursuits-based outdoor activities at a younger age. Reproduced from the New Zealand Outdoor Education Journal (July 2003).
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/eotc/resources/pdf/robyn_zink.pdf

Anaphylaxis Resource
The Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) anaphylaxis working party has released a guideline for prevention of food anaphylactic reactions in schools, pre-schools and childcare centres: Guidelines for prevention of food anaphylactic reactions in schools, preschools and childcare centres .
http://www.allergy.org.au/pospapers/anaphylaxis.htm

Anywhere, Everywhere: EOTC Curriculum Guidelines for Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, and Early Childhood Centres
(Note: this resource is no longer available in hard copy)
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/eotc/resources/anywhere_e.php

Education Outdoors in New Zealand Schools (PDF 100KB)
This report presents stastical information to show current education outside the classroom practice in primary and secondary schools. Displays an array of data outlining current practice, beliefs and values, staffing, resources, and barriers to teaching outdoor education programmes.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/eotc/resources/pdf/oe_in_nz_report.pdf

EOTC Safety Management procedures – Hanmer Springs School (PDF 153KB)
This resource from Hanmer Springs School is an example of a primary school EOTC policy and procedures to complement the Kaiapoi High School exemplar.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/eotc/resources/pdf/hanmer_springs_primary_school_policy_procedures1.pdf

EOTC – Liability issues
This presentation to the Auckland Primary Principals' Association in March 2004 by Cathye Haddock addresses safety requirements in EOTC activities. This presentation was used to speak to a number of in depth issues. The brevity of the slides does not portray all of the underlying issues and key messages given in the original presentation. (Note to PC users: to save the PowerPoint file to your desktop, right-click on the link and then select 'Save target as' from the menu that then appears.)
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/eotc/resources/ppt/principal_liability2004.ppt

Feeling safe outside the classroom
This Education Gazette article announces the last year for school leaders to attend professional development that will enhance their understanding and implementation of safety guidelines for learning experiences outside the classroom. http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/articles.php/show_articles.php?id=6847

Field Assessment Flow Sheet
This patient report form is provided with permission from NZ Outward Bound, Anakiwa.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/eotc/resources/word/field_assessment_flow_sheet.doc

From Liability to Student Safety in EOTC
This presentation to the Australia and New Zealand Education Law Association in September 2004 by Cathye Haddock and Matthew Sword addresses the liability for New Zealand schools during an EOTC experience, explores the myths and facts about liability, and how liability for an EOTC incident can arise under New Zealand law. The paper tracks a change in focus from liability to student safety in EOTC. In PDF format (86 kb).
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/eotc/resources/pdf/anzela_paper_final_1.pdf

Health and Safety Code of Practice for State and State Integrated Schools
This publication is in two parts: Guidelines to the Health and Safety in Employment Act and the Ministry Health and Safety Code of Practice for Schools.
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=document&documentid=8792&data=l

Kaiapoi High School EOTC – Policy and Procedures (PDF 53 KB)
This resource from Kaiapoi High School is an example of an EOTC policy and procedures for both on - and off - site events.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/eotc/resources/pdf/khs_policy_procedures_2004.pdf

Learning great outdoor lessons
This Education Gazette article outlines the importance of schools sharing their education outside the classroom experiences by using the National Incident Database (NID) to help minimise the risks and to enhance outdoor safety management.
http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/articles.php?action=view&id=6891

Managing the risk, enjoying the experience
This Education Gazette article outlines where schools stand legally in regard to outdoor activities.
http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/articles/show_articles.php?id=6586

Managing the risk on camp
This Education Gazette article discusses how education outside the classroom is a vital part of the classroom experience and that New Zealand’s law encourages schools to think about health and safety when planning events.
http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/articles.php/show_articles.php?id=6647

New Zealand Recreational Canoeing Association
Check out this comprehensive website from the NZRCA promoting conservation, public access, safety, and education to help preserve New Zealand’s whitewater resources. This site also offers upcoming events, articles, forums, canoeing trip reports, and links to other whitewater sites.
http://www.rivers.org.nz

Ofsted Outdoor Education report (PDF 173 KB)
This Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) report which is the United Kingdom equivalent of the Education Review Office (ERO), reports on aspects of good practice in outdoor education in England.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/eotc/resources/pdf/ofsted_report_outdoor_education.pdf

OutdoorsMark
OutdoorsMark is a quality assurance scheme providing an independent process for assessing the robustness of safety procedures within participating organisations. It has been developed by Outdoors New Zealand (ONZ), with funding from SPARC (Sport and Recreation New Zealand).
http://www.outdoorsmark.org.nz/index.htm

Ratios – More Than Just Numbers
This article by Cathye Haddock discusses how ratios can be set for a range of experiences.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/health/eotc/outed_ratios_e.php

Safety and EOTC: A good practice guide for New Zealand schools
This comprehensive resource provides a rationale, safety management process, legal obligations, and planning templates for a good EOTC programme. This resource replaces the 1995 EOTC Guidelines for Good Practice. View online or use the order form to obtain free copies of the book or CD-ROM.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/eotc/resources/safety_e.php

Safety – A Shared Responsibility
This article was written by Gemma Periam, executive officer, Education Outdoors New Zealand Inc. It is reprinted online with permission from Education Today 1 (1) 2002.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/health/safety/index_e.php

Safety in numbers
This Education Gazette article reports on a group of North Canterbury schools' efforts to ensure their learning experiences outside the classroom are safe and educational.
http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/articles.php?action=view&id=7000

Success by adventure
This Education Gazette article discusses the benefits of the Outward Bound, The Spirit of Adventure Trust and the Outdoor Pursuits Centre, and how it complements the EOTC experiences available and offered by secondary schools.
http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/articles.php?action=view&id=6837

Temporary traffic management resource
If your school is organising an event which will, or may, impinge on road users, you may need to submit a Temporary Traffic Management Plan to your local district/city/regional council for approval. Some councils have adopted the Transit New Zealand Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management for activities on or near the road. To find out about local requirements, enquire at your local council.
http://www.transit.govt.nz/technical_information/COPTTM/Manual_June_2004/index.htm