When you enrolled your child at Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell School, one of the things you signed is giving 'blanket consent' for your child to participate in activities outside the classroom, so what does blanket consent actually mean?

Education outside the classroom (EOTC) is the name given to all events and activities that occur outside the classroom, both on the school grounds and off-site.

Our students participate in a wide range of learning opportunities within and outside the school grounds. Students, especially students in Years 5 -8, may participate in a wide range of sporting events outside the school throughout the year. All T group teachers are encouraged to provide extension and enrichment opportunities for their students. These learning opportunities sometimes require travel outside the school and may extend outside of school hours.

What is Blanket Consent?

Our school uses a process which is monitored by the Principal and School Board to identify and manage risk for all activity types. The Ministry of Education EOTC guidelines identifies four EOTC activity types, each with recommended types of parental/caregiver consent (see table below). Rest assured that all EOTC activities require staff to undertake an analysis of the risks and identify the management strategies required to eliminate, isolate and minimise the risks. Emergency procedures are also in place.

Blanket Consent is where you give consent by signing a form on enrolment for your child/children to participate in Type A and B (lower level) activities. For any B higher, C or D activities, you will always be provided with a specific consent form. 

If you have questions about our EOTC practices, please contact Tracey Mora or Cathie Zelas.