Emergencies and traumatic incidents
This directory connects to information and resources regarding preparing for and reacting to emergencies and traumatic incidents.
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Further reading on this subject is essential as it may regard mandatory action.
Before an emergency
- Preparing for emergencies, traumatic incidents, evacuations and lockdowns
- Planning for an epidemic/pandemic event (quick guide)
- Suicide Prevention – Mental Health Foundation(external link)
- Suicide prevention kit for schools [PDF, 10 MB]
- Talking with students, if students raise the issue of suicide [PDF, 353 KB]
- Responding to a suspected suicide and managing the consequences – Suicide prevention kit for schools [PDF, 10 MB]
During an emergency
- Dealing with emergencies and traumatic incidents
- De-escalating a threatening situation
- Civil defence emergency relief
- Behaviour Crisis Response Service
- Nine step check list to get you through the initial crisis [PDF, 757 KB]
- Traumatic Incident Card in case of emergencies – A5 card [PDF, 431 KB]
After an emergency
Supporting people
This information was developed following Cyclone Gabrielle, however the advice will be useful for all schools and early learning centres when planning their response to major traumatic events.
- Tips for early learning services and kōhanga reo after the cyclone
- Tips for schools and kura after the cyclone
This information was developed following the Canterbury earthquakes in 2011, however the advice will be useful for all schools and early learning centres when planning their response to major traumatic events.
- Tips for teachers and parents: Supporting children [DOC, 166 KB]
- Tips for teachers and parents: Supporting toddlers [DOC, 180 KB]
- Tips for teachers and parents: Supporting young people [DOC, 153 KB]
- Tips for teachers and parents: Supporting autistic children [DOC, 241 KB]
- Tips for parents and educators: Supporting colleagues and looking after yourself [DOC, 157 KB]
- Tips for managers: Supporting teachers [DOC, 172 KB]
- Tips for parents and educators: Building resiliency in young people [DOC, 109 KB]
- Tips for parents and educators: Dealing with young people’s fears and anxiety [DOC, 93 KB]
- Tips for teachers: Making the most of learning time [DOC, 126 KB]
- Tips for teachers and parents: Getting a good night's sleep [DOC, 154 KB]
Managing property
- School Building Insurance Funding Programme
- Checking your property after a major event
- Emergency response coordinators for property
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