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Play and learnYour school or early childhood centre may face an emergency. It’s important to be prepared for emergency events and know how to respond if they happen.
Early learning services and schools should have an emergency management plan for all hazards they may face.
The Ministry of Education has advice and guidelines to help you prepare your school for emergencies.
Clued Up Kids
Clued Up Kids is a collaborative interactive safety programme that is designed to instil confidence and develop life skills through the practical hands-on application of safety messages.
Children learn best through hands-on experiences, and the interactive course is designed to make learning about safety engaging and effective.
Organized and delivered by specialised community safety agencies, the program features a variety of activities tailored to teach students essential skills.
Small groups of Y6 school students participate in practical sessions covering topics such as first aid, actions to take during an earthquake, animal welfare in emergencies, quad bike safety, and fire safety.
This dynamic approach ensures that children gain valuable knowledge and confidence in handling various safety situations.
If your school is interested in taking part in Clued Up Kids, please contact your local Emergency Management Advisor.
Resources
Find information and resources for teaching students about emergency preparedness and natural hazards.
Resources for early childhood centres
Find advice and resources to help teach young children about emergencies.
Find teaching stories and resources for kura kaupapa to teach children about emergencies.
Emergency event education fits well with the New Zealand Curriculum learning areas of health and physical education, and social studies.
There are lots of fun ways to learn more about emergencies and how to be prepared.