Accident / Incident Policy
The following outlines the measures taken by staff in the event of injury occurring at the school or while attending school events off school premises.
In the event of minor injuries or incident:
- A qualified teacher will administer first aid and make the child as comfortable as possible.
- An Accident / Incident Report Form will be written to inform parent(s) of the details.
- Upon arrival or pickup of child, parent will be asked to read and sign the form to signify that they have been informed of the details.
In the event of major injuries or incident:
- A qualified teacher will administer first aid and make the child as comfortable as possible.
- An ambulance will be called (as necessary).
- Parents of the child will be notified of the accident/incident and asked to pick child up from school or meet the teacher at the hospital.
- A teacher will accompany the child in the ambulance to the hospital and stay with the child until a parent arrives.
- An Accident / Incident Report Form will be written to inform parent(s) of the details.
- The child’s parent will be asked to read and sign the form to signify that they have been informed of the details.
Montessori Start Inc. school officials will act on behalf of the parents/guardians in case of an emergency. In order to take the best possible action on behalf of the parents/guardians, the parents/guardians agree to release and indemnify Montessori Start Inc. from any and all claims for damages arising as a result of any accident or injury sustained by the child while participating in any school activities.