Critical incidents and emergencies

Resources and templates to help providers be prepared for critical incidents, including a response plan and contact list

In the event of an emergency, critical incident or unexpected situation involving the death of a learner, providers need to have plans to support an effective immediate and ongoing response and for assisting learners. 

The resources on this page can help to support your planning. 

The Ministry of Education offers additional resources:  

Prepare for an emergency or traumatic incident (external link)

Respond at school to an emergency or traumatic incident (external link)

Resources

Contact list (opens in a new window)

Download the critical incident contact list form

Download the contact list

Response plan (opens in a new window)

Download the critical incident response plan

Download the response plan

Response plan flowchart (opens in a new window)

This procedure flow chart can help you plan for a critical incident

Download the flowchart

Information about coronial inquiries

Essential information about coronial inquiries and staying informed

Download document

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