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MATAMATA PRIMARY SCHOOL Health and Safety

Statement of Intent:
Matamata Primary School will provide an environment that is safe, both physically and emotionally, for all students, staff and visitors.

The Board expects:


A Health and Safety Co-ordinator will be appointed to oversee health and safety issues within the school Hazards will be identified and steps ta en to minimise or eliminate them !he schools health and safety procedures "includin# emer#ency procedures$ will be clearly stated and communicated on a re#ular basis !he school will have appropriate disaster plannin# and mana#ement !eachers will understand and use current best practice for student safety in plannin# all school activities both at and away from the school site. !he school will promote healthy nutrition, e%ercise and sun smart practices !he staff will not dispense medication at school. Staff will have a clear understandin# of their responsibilities in administerin# emer#ency actions if re&uired !he school will mana#e the ris s associated with communicable diseases !he school is to be a Smo e-free environment !hat processes for resolvin# conflict amon#st anyone involved in the school are transparent, based on natural 'ustice principles, and reflect any le#al re&uirements. All staff will have a hi#h level of concern for student welfare All staff will have ade&uate trainin# in order to effectively mana#e health and safety issues All students are to attend school every day that school is open and parents are to notify the school of impendin# absences.

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!he school is e%pected to have( A staff member that is responsible for all health and safety issues. An accidents re#ister )mer#ency procedures *AMS for )+!C Procedures for promotin# health "includin# sun safe, nutrition, e%ercise, smo e-free$ Safety procedures "includin# medication at school procedures, transportation of students, play#round supervision$ H,-.Aids and blood born virus procedures Suspected Child abuse procedures Protected /isclosures Procedures for teacher re#istration and police vettin# Safety in the curriculum procedures "includin# internet usa#e$ Prevention of harassment procedures Procedures to monitor attendance

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Compliance with this policy will be evaluated by( Principal0s monthly reports Policy audit chec list
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