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Ministry of Education New Zealand

EOTC guidelines#

The EOTC guidelines provide information for schools and communities to help safely plan and execute learning outside the classroom.

The guidelines support schools to meet their obligations under relevant legislation including the:

  • Children's Act 2024
  • Education and Training Act 2020
  • Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

The guidance also aligns with local procedures, our policies and recognised good practice.

The EOTC guidelines are available on the Tāhūrangi website.

Education Outside of the Classroom (EOTC) – Tāhūrangi

Safety management plan and toolkit#

The EOTC safety management plan template, EOTC toolkit and good practice guides are on the Education Outdoors NZ website.

EOTC safety management plan and toolkit – Education Outdoors NZ

Professional development#

Professional learning and development opportunities for EOTC may be available through:

  • school leadership networks
  • regional offices
  • Education Outdoors NZ.

Education Outdoors NZ

Whakapā

Contact

If you have questions or concerns, email us.

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