Requirements of the Educators
- Seek and receive principal approval via school division field trip procedures.
- Verify that the outside activity provider meets division requirement for third party liability insurance.
- The outside activity provider must be given a copy of the relevant Manitoba Physical Activity Safety in Schools activity safety page(s).
- Verify that the outside activity provider can accommodate students with additional needs and/or medical conditions.
- Prior to the activity, the following must be communicated to parents/guardians in writing:
- Details of the activity
- Risks associated with activity
- Activity location
- Means of transportation to be used
- Student expectations and any precautions students may need to consider related to environmental factors
- A consent form must be received giving the student permission to participate.
- The risks associated with the activity and appropriate procedures to minimize the risks must be outlined to the students
- Teachers must provide supervision throughout the activity. The level of supervision is identified in the relevant activity safety plan page.
