In case of a major emergency we need to ensure that children are safely collected from school. Our plan for the safe collection of children is called our ‘family reunification plan’. Key points from this plan are:

· If we decide to implement the family reunification plan we will try to inform parents/caregivers of the decision to release children from school using the school’s normal communication channels where possible.

· Children will remain at school until they have been collected by one of the people authorised to collect them i.e. no child will be released from school unless they are accompanied by an authorised person.

· Parents/caregivers are to provide the school with the names of at least two other people who are authorised to collect their children in case of an emergency.

· The release of children with an authorised person will take place in an orderly and controlled manner from the astro-turf.

If you are unsure who you have authorised to collect your children or if your contact details have changed recently, please contact the school office team, office@kns.school.nz or 4767209.