The safety of our clients is our primary concern

Practices and Procedures

It is part of our standard practice to have risk assessment procedures in place for all of our suppliers we work with, and for all of the services we offer our clients.

We have undertaken lengthy risk assessment and evaluations of all of our ground handler’s services worldwide. Our Ground handler’s services and their supplier’s services such as transfers, accommodation and excursions are monitored on a continuous basis.

Philosophy

Because of the scope of our destinations and the wide variety of school group trips and tours we offer, we cannot guarantee that incidents will not occur. Partaking in contact sports, travel to higher risk areas and an inclination for more adventurous pursuits, by their very nature carry an inherent element of risk.

Through effective supply of information,(one being the Government travel website – Safe Travel) we will always ensure that clients are made aware of the potential risks involved and therefore it is implicit that clients who book their trips through us have been given informed consent to be exposed to any such risks.

Through our practices and procedures we will always use our best endeavours to control risks to a reasonable level. The safety of our clients and staff is of paramount importance and we will work diligently to minimise and control risks at all times.

We also expect our clients to work with us in maintaining their own safety by taking sensible precautions themselves and always acting in a responsible manner with regards to their own safety and that of their travelling companions and staff.

Policy

The Management of schooltravel.co.nz is committed to its legal and moral obligations to provide and maintain arrangements to ensure, as far as it is reasonably practicable, the heath and safety of all its clients, employees and others who may be affected by the operations and activities of schooltravel.co.nz

It is the main aim of schooltravel.co.nz to;

• Effectively control risks and prevent harm to people
• Set a clear direction for the business to follow by its policy, supported by the most senior level within the business
• Ensure a planned and systematic approach to the management of health and safety
• Interpret and establish best health and safety practice
• Protect the assets, earnings and reputation of schooltravel.co.nz
• Promise a positive health and safety culture

In order to achieve the above aims, schooltravel.co.nz will ensure;

• Travel related risks faced by clients and employees are adequately assessed
• Effective arrangements are in place for planning, organising, controlling, monitoring and reviewing preventative and protective measures
• That competent persons are available to help in undertaking the measures needed to fulfil legal; and other health and safety obligations
• That clients and employees are provided with information on the risks that they may face and the preventative measures that are there to control these risks