What insurance is required for Erasmus+ teaching assistants? Evidence of Insurance, Risk Assessment, Students Work Experience, Use of 3rd party premises, VolunteersDavid Cahill23 January 2024
A group from our school is travelling aboard to a school in Europe on a foreign exchange programme. What indemnity and risk management considerations should be considered? Evidence of Insurance, Incident Response, Risk AssessmentDavid Cahill23 January 2024
Our school is seeking to introduce Community Dog Therapy. Is this covered if the dog is fully trained and supervised by a qualified handler at all times? Volunteers, Risk AssessmentDavid Cahill23 January 2024
Our goalposts were damaged during a recent storm. Is the cost of replacing the goalposts covered under our insurance? Damage to School PropertyDavid Cahill13 October 2022
Parents have volunteered to make tea after the leaving certificate graduation ceremony. Is this covered under our insurance? VolunteersDavid Cahill13 October 2022
Our school is asked to cover expenses for medical bills associated with an incident or damaged/lost personal property that occurred at school. Should the school agree to pay such costs? Out of pocket expensesDavid Cahill13 October 2022
Our School requires additional space for summer programme and plan to use the local GAA clubhouse. The GAA club are seeking proof of indemnity. How should we proceed? Use of 3rd party premisesDavid Cahill13 October 2022
Our school has purchased a minibus. How do we go about taxing and insuring this vehicle? MotorDavid Cahill13 October 2022
A fight broke out in our school between two students at lunchtime, not witnessed by Supervision. One of the students suffered a fractured jaw. What should we do in response to this incident? Incident ResponseDavid Cahill13 October 2022
It has been brought to your attention that the caretaker has been lifting heavy goods. What should you do? Risk AssessmentDavid Cahill13 October 2022
A Student in our school wishes to undertake work experience in a local equestrian centre. Should the school approve this placement? Students Work ExperienceDavid Cahill13 October 2022
Can a staff member volunteer to transport students from the School to an event using their own private vehicle? Volunteers, MotorDavid Cahill12 October 2022
Can a student complete their work experience over the Easter holidays? Students Work ExperienceDavid Cahill12 October 2022
Can a student undertake work experience for a family member who has no insurance in place? Students Work ExperienceDavid Cahill12 October 2022
Does State indemnity apply when a student completes work experience in another country? Students Work ExperienceDavid Cahill12 October 2022
A student in our school wishes to undertake work experience in a local hotel as part of Transition year. What do we do and where do we get guidance? Students Work ExperienceDavid Cahill12 October 2022
What evidence can we provide a third party who has requested evidence of our school’s insurance? Evidence of InsuranceDavid Cahill12 October 2022
Our school has received a solicitor’s letter in relation to an incident involving a staff member. What should we do next? Claim NotificationDavid Cahill12 October 2022