Amaroo policies and procedures for the following topics are listed in detail below.
Staff, supervision and helpers
Cancellations and postponements (unsuitable weather)
Use of supply teachers
Safety
Accidents, injuries, sickness and medications
First aid
Student behaviour
Staff, supervision and helpers
Visiting teachers are responsible for the supervision of students during morning tea and lunch breaks.
Parents/caregivers and volunteer helpers are welcome to attend with the visiting class. However, to ensure smooth running of the program, toddlers should not attend: it is difficult for helpers to carry out their responsibilities as a helper while supervising their own child.
Cancellations and postponements – unsuitable weather
In the event of unsuitable weather conditions, consultation will be made with the school as to the possibility of rescheduling the visit to another date. Schools in doubt regarding weather conditions should contact the Centre as soon as possible. The Centre reserves the right to cancel or postpone a visit due to any unforeseen circumstance which may arise.
Use of supply teachers
If the class teacher is not attending, the school must inform the centre prior to arrival and ensure that the replacement teacher is adequately trained and aware of the requirements of the visit. In particular, they need to be aware of:
Safety
Amaroo staff endeavour to provide a safe working environment to ensure that the welfare of all visitors is maintained.
As noted above, visiting teachers are responsible for the supervision of students during morning tea and lunch breaks.
Visiting teachers must familiarise themselves with the Centre’s:
Visiting teachers are also responsible for completing a Variation to School Routine form and any required risk assessments. Risk assessment guides for curriculum activities associated with Amaroo's programs can be downloaded from the relevant program page.
Visitors are not permitted to smoke on government premises or in the presence of children.
Accidents, injuries, sickness and medications
Visiting teachers must advise Amaroo staff of students who have:
Visiting teachers must be aware of departmental policy HLS-PR-009: Administration of Routine and Emergency Medication and Management of Health Conditions, particularly for students with diabetes, epilepsy, anaphylaxis and asthma.
Schools are reminded to ensure that written permission from parents/caregivers has been provided regarding student self-medication.
Visiting teachers are responsible for all record keeping with regards to medication of students.
After a visit to a forest area, teachers should advise students to check themselves at home for ticks and leeches which could cause complication if undetected.
If sickness or injury occurs during the visit the visiting teacher may be requested to contact the parents/caregiver directly to arrange for collection from the study site and transportation to medical treatment.
In the case of an accident or injury requiring immediate medical treatment, contact will be made with the Queensland Ambulance Service for transportation to hospital for medical treatment. The school will be informed to contact the student’s parents/caregiver.
In some circumstances, the centre may assist with transportation of the student.
Should any medical situation occur, Amaroo Centre staff are to be advised. The Centre maintains an Accident Report Register.
First aid
A member of school staff trained in first aid should accompany the students on the visit. The school should carry a first aid kit with them to ensure access is available during transit to and from the centre.
All medications should be stored in a secure container.
Amaroo staff are trained in first aid and carry a first aid kit with them when out in the field.
Student behaviour
Detailed information on the management of student behaviour can be found in our Amaroo Student Code of Conduct document.