EOTC Management

The material in this section provides resources and initiatives supporting good practice EOTC management. 

Ministry of Education Resources

Links to key material from www.education.govt.nz and Te Kite Ipurnagi (TKI).

Other Government & Outdoor Sector Resources 

Agencies such as Oranga Tamariki, the NZ Police, Department of Conservation, the NZ Mountain Safety Council, Support Adventure and more. 

The EOTC SMP Template & Tool Kit Forms (with Google Docs option)

Tools supporting current good practice, designed for schools to use as part of the EOTC management process.

Working with External Providers

Planning information and other considerations for schools working with external agencies:

• External Provider Agreement Form 6. (from the EOTC Guidelines Tool Kit)
• Partnerships with outside providers to enhance programmes of learning and meet learners’ needs: Questions and checklists

 Audit Tools

A valuable freely available resource to guide and support a school's review process. 

Good Practice Guidelines 

A range of guidelines and templates for organised outdoor activities including ABL, Archery, flatwater floating, Inland waterway swimming, Low ropes and confidence courses, Overnight camping, Target shooting, and Sliding activities.

EOTC Trip Planner

An option for streamlining school processes.

Adventure Activity Regulations and Schools 

Many schools incorporate activities in their programmes that fall under these regulations.  Make sure you know what the implications are for your EOTC management planning (Applicable to outdoor education and other 'outdoor' activities).

Subsidies for teachers completing EOTC Qualifications

These are available for practicing teachers.