Lockdown Procedure

Centres may face a threat posed by an intruder or other emergency, inside or outside the centre, that prevents the evacuation of tamariki and our team from the centre. In these situations, centres must be prepared to take steps to isolate the tamariki and our team from danger by placing the centre in lockdown.

To keep everyone safe, it is vital that tamariki and our team prepare to respond quickly and competently to place the centre in lockdown. Lockdown drills are therefore an essential part of preparing for a lockdown event and these drills must be conducted a minimum of 3 times a year.