EOTC and Effective Safety Management Systems

EOTC and Effective Safety Management Systems

Implement the Ministry of Education guidelines, and good practices for safety and learning. This professional learning workshop supports schools in embedding good practices for EOTC activities, ensuring safe, engaging, and effective outdoor learning for all students. The free two-day workshop, supported by the Ministry of Education, is designed for schools at various stages of implementing EOTC safety systems.

Who is this PLD for:

  • Schools new to the EOTC Guidelines.
  • Schools onboarding new staff or reviewing safety processes.
  • Schools seeking to align with best practices for safety and quality in EOTC.

The workshop is most beneficial when attended by at least two representatives from a school, including a senior leader, EOTC coordinator, or lead teacher. Participation from a school board member is also encouraged.

Whether you're refining existing processes or establishing new systems, this workshop equips educators with the tools and knowledge to integrate EOTC into school-wide safety and teaching strategies effectively.

What is Covered in this PLD:

  • Key concepts for safe and quality teaching in EOTC.
  • Training in leading school-wide changes aligned with good practice.
  • Strengthening safety and learning systems across EOTC contexts.
  • Guidance on implementing the Ministry of Education’s EOTC Guidelines.

Further Information:

Whether you're refining existing processes or establishing new systems, this workshop equips educators with the tools and knowledge to integrate EOTC into school-wide safety and teaching strategies effectively.

Attendance at both days is required.

This is funded by the MOE and is free to all schools.
 

Find your Nearest PLD

If the workshop you would like says closed

If the event says 'Closed' it means it is full but we often have spaces become available. Please complete this form to join the waitlist and we will let you know if there is a space or we add a new workshop.

We can also run workshops for Kahui Ako or other groups of schools at a very cost effective rate. Email us at Admin@eonz.org.nz.

Wellington

May 06, 2025 - 8.45am - 4.00pm
Jun 11, 2025 - 8.45am - 4.00pm
NZCIS (New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport) 48 Somme Road, Upper Hutt, Wellington, Wellington

Auckland North

May 07, 2025 - 8.45am - 4.00pm
Jun 12, 2025 - 8.45am - 4.00pm
AUT Millenium, 17 Antares Place, Rosedale, Albany Auckland, Auckland North

Whangarei

May 08, 2025 - 8.45am - 4.00pm
Jun 05, 2025 - 8.45am - 4.00pm
Comfort Flames Hotel, 8 Waverley Street, Onerahi, Whangarei, NZ 0110, Whangarei

Palmerston North

May 14, 2025 - 8.45am - 4.00pm
Jun 12, 2025 - 8.45am - 4.00pm
Ministry of Education Offices, 3 Oxford St, Hokowhitu, 4410, Palmerston North

Auckland

May 16, 2025 - 8.45am - 4.00pm
Jun 06, 2025 - 8.45am - 4.00pm
Albany Junior High School, 19 Appleby Road, Albany, Auckland 0632, Auckland

Wellington

May 19, 2025 - 8.45am - 4.00pm
Jun 24, 2025 - 8.45am - 4.00pm
St Patrick's College, 581 Evans Bay Parade, Kilbirnie, Wellington, Wellington

MEMBERS

$300

NON-MEMBERS

$500

Hokitika

May 21, 2025 - 8.45am - 4.00pm
Jun 26, 2025 - 8.45am - 4.00pm
Hokitika Grey Power Building, nr Stafford & Revell St Hokitika 7810, Hokitika

MEMBERS

$0

NON-MEMBERS

$0

Christchurch

May 27, 2025 - 8.45am - 4.00pm
Jun 19, 2025 - 8.45am - 4.00pm
Pūtahi Belfast School (Senior Campus), 1B Treedale Street, Christchurch, Christchurch

MEMBERS

$300

NON-MEMBERS

$500

Christchurch

May 28, 2025 - 8.45am - 4.00pm
Jun 18, 2025 - 8.45am - 4.00pm
Airport Gateway Motel, Cnr Memorial & Roydvale Avenues, Christchurch 8042, Christchurch

Thames

May 30, 2025 - 8.45am - 4.00pm
Jun 19, 2025 - 8.45am - 4.00pm
The Thames on Kirkwood, 100 Kirkwood Street Thames, Thames

Auckland South

Jun 04, 2025 - 8.45am - 4.00pm
Jun 16, 2025 - 8.45am - 4.00pm
Bruce Pullman Park, 90 Walters Rd, Takanini 2112, Auckland South

Taupo

Jun 05, 2025 - 8.45am - 4.00pm
Jun 18, 2025 - 8.45am - 4.00pm
Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre, 14 Northcroft Street, Taupo, Taupo

Dunedin

Jun 25, 2025 - 8.45am - 4.00pm
Jul 24, 2025 - 8.45am - 4.00pm
University of Otago, College of Education 362 Leith Street North Dunedin, 9016, Dunedin

What Participants Are Saying

"So many good resources provided to explore and guide our review."

"Great to hear about current EOTC practices and the range of experiences tamariki are offered."

"An excellent opportunity to review our policies."

"The PLD helped us consolidate and rationalise the ‘why’ behind EOTC, leading to a clearer understanding of the process and the need for robust systems."

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, attendance across both workshop days is required for full participation.

Yes, schools can register more than three participants if space allows.

Please see our event terms and conditions including our cancellation policy here.