Critical Incident Manual - Ministry of Education

Guidelines for Developing a Critical Incident Management Plan for a Safe School EnvironmentAppendix ACrisis Response Plan ChecklistThis checklist should be completed at the beginning of each school year.Check the box at each item that has been completed.A CIMT is appointed and is active.The CIMT has been trained in crisis management.Signals for various drills are easily recognised.Nursing services are available.All staff are instructed in their specific duties during a crisis.The school has an official plan for managing a crisis.Blueprints of the school are on hand.Obstacles to movement have been removed.The school is hazard free.The fire escape has been checked.Fire prevention arrangements have been checked.There are procedures for responding quickly to unsafe situations.The school is addressing ways to prevent as well as to respond to crisis.The school board, teachers, students, parents and community are involved inefforts to keep the school safe.Counsellors are available to work with troubled students.There is a conflict-resolution module offered in the guidance curriculum inwhich students participate.Students who have concerns about safety received help or are referred toappropriate persons/providers for help.Teachers are encouraged to set examples of positive emotional health.The school has fair, firm and consistent disciplinary policies.Safety is addressed in all aspects of school life — physical education,playground, after-school programmes, the canteen and classroom.Ministry of Education 2007 / 104