At this school, parents/ caregivers can choose to complete a blanket permission form that covers low-risk activities during their child's time at this school.

Mid-risk activities or overnight camps always require informed consent from parents/ caregivers. Informed consent forms describe the activities planned, their associated risks, and other information. Each student must bring a signed permission slip before they can participate in the activity.

Levels of activity and the consent required

Risk level

Low

At school, or within the immediate local area For example: Sports events, fun days, nature studies

Off-site events occurring entirely in school time and finishing no later than 4 pm For example: Zone sports, class trips to the museum

Blanket permission is provided on enrolment, but parents are informed that the event is to occur.

Mid

On- or off-site events occurring in one day involving risk assessed to be greater than that associated with the average family activity

For example: Water activities (apart from swimming sports), rock climbing

Parent/caregiver informed consent is required for each specific event.

Overnight

Events involving an overnight stay For example: School camp

Parent/caregiver informed consent is required for each specific event.

Reviewed 31/10/2022