Being prepared and knowing what to do in an emergency is the greatest asset an early learning service or school has in facilitating the safety and well-bring of students and staff.

We are hosting workshops with NZ Police who will work alongside you to assist where necessary with your emergency preparedness. NZ Police will lead the workshops that will include presentations, followed with a practical session in the afternoon to look at ways you could improve your own unique Emergency Management Plan.

The hope is the workshop will challenge your current thinking. This workshop is designed for you to share with your staff to ensure everyone knows what actions to take in an emergency to stay safe. The presentations and scenarios will assist you produce solutions for your own environment with your staff.

The workshops aren’t the end, help and support is always available from us, the NZ Police and various agencies. Following the workshops early learning services on school sites, might want to make a time to work through what a plan would look like for the whole of site. Importantly don’t downplay how prepared we already are in Canterbury, you do an amazing job keeping children safe in very challenging circumstances, your current plans may only need a slight refresh/update.

Workshop Overview

Unexpected events can strike at any time so let’s make sure we know what is in our emergency management plans. Does it need up dating, do you know what natural and man-made hazards exist in your local area and how you can effectively include this information in your emergency preparedness plan. Your school or early learning service may face a natural disaster, pandemic or criminal acts. An emergency event may require an evacuation or a lockdown. It’s important to be prepared for these events.

The NZ Police and Canterbury Ministry of Education Preparedness Workshop will provide you with relevant information and best practice suggestions to assist you better prepare for, manage and recover from incidents that could occur. You will get support to assist with your preparedness, we will highlight best practice and provide scenarios that will present challenges for you to consider in your own environment.

We have two different dates, but please note the workshops contain the same content and you only need to attend one.

Please put this in your diary and RSVP with your preferred date and any dietary requirements to : ECE.Canterbury@education.govt.nz