Business Manager

Dear Oxley Community 

At Oxley College, we prioritise the safety of our students,  staff and visitors both on our school grounds and off-site during excursions. We have a Work Health and Safety Committee who meet quarterly to discuss any concerns that have been raised, however we also have near miss reporting structures, and detailed incident reporting with follow up procedures in place to ensure matters are dealt with immediately and risks removed prior to an incident occurring. 

Risk Committee: 

Our Risk Committee comprises members of the Senior Leadership Team within the school, responsible for assessing, managing, and mitigating potential risks. This committee regularly reviews our safety protocols and ensures they align with best practices and regulatory requirements. They review overnight excursions, camps and service learning trips reviewing any associated risk –  focusing on student needs, activities and location. 

Excursion Safety Measures: 

Before any excursion, thorough risk assessments are conducted by our staff and reviewed and signed to ensure all attending staff are aware of any potential risk and measures to reduce any risk associated with the trip. 

As part of our risk mitigation strategies we prioritise transportation safety, ensuring all vehicles and drivers meet safety standard, and ensure external transportation providers are regularly reviewed.  

Our staff who accompany students  on our trips are all trained in emergency procedures and hold senior first aid certificates. Some of our staff also hold qualifications in remote first aid giving an additional layer of expertise to ensure safety for our students.  

Drills and evacuation preparation: 

You are probably also aware that we hold evacuation and lock down drills regularly to ensure our students are familiar with the processes and that should a real evacuation be required, they are relaxed and comfortable with what to do. 

Your involvement and vigilance are crucial in maintaining a safe learning environment. If you have any feedback, concerns or suggestions please use the Oxley College Feedback Form on our website. 

Together, we can continue to prioritise safety in all aspects of school life. 

Kindest regards 

Mrs Em Cassin
Business Manager