The following outlines the measures taken by staff in the event of injury occurring at the school or while attending school events off school premises.

In the Event of Minor Injuries or Incident:

  1. A qualified teacher will administer first aid and make the child as comfortable as possible.
  2. An Accident / Incident Report Form will be written to inform parent(s) of the details.
  3. Upon arrival or pickup of child, parent/guardian will be asked to read and sign the form to signify that they have been informed of the details.
  4. A copy of the report will be given to the parent. The signed copy will be retained in the child’s file.

 

In the Event of Major Injuries or Incident:

  1. A qualified teacher will administer first aid and make the child as comfortable as possible.
  2. An ambulance will be called (as necessary).
  3. Parents/guardians of the child will be notified of the accident/incident and asked to pick child up from school or meet the teacher at the hospital.
  4. A teacher will accompany the child in the ambulance to the hospital and stay with the child until a parent arrives.
  5. An Accident / Incident Report Form will be written to inform parent(s)/guardian of the details.
  6. The child’s parent/guardian will be asked to read and sign the form to signify that they have been informed of the details.
  7. Parents will receive a photocopy of the Accident/Incident Report Form

Enquiring Minds Montessori officials will act on behalf of the parents/guardians in case of an emergency.   In order to take the best possible action on behalf of the parents/guardians, the parents/guardians agree to release and indemnify Enquiring Minds Montessori from any and all claims for damages arising as a result of any accident or injury sustained by the child while participating in any school activities.