Latest updates
The following CARA guidelines have been updated to clarify safe diving guidelines for:
The clarification will support schools to manage student safety but are not expected to require changes in practice.
Existing OneSchool CARA records showing as 'Expired'
A OneSchool CARA record will display as 'Expired' whenever the CARA guideline is revised and published. However, the 'Expired' label does not necessarily mean the CARA record is invalid.
Schools are to consult the updated CARA guideline to identify any additional safety considerations of the activity in their local context.
- If the changes do not impact the safety of the approved activity, no action is required.
- If the changes do impact the safety of the approved activity, schools should then either
- amend the expired CARA record to reflect any new safety considerations, using the free text boxes in 'Monitor and review'
- complete a new CARA record for the activity.
For further support, please email
CARA@qed.qld.gov.au.
The
managing risks in school curriculum activities procedure provides the process for risk assessment and management of activities planned to
deliver the curriculum in Prep to Year 12.
The CARA guidelines demonstrate the minimum safety standard expected for common curriculum activities. Schools are required to:
- use the CARA guideline (if it exists) to conduct and prepare a risk assessment for that curriculum activity. If any requirement cannot be met, alternative control measures must be put in place to meet or exceed the standard provided in the CARA guideline
- determine additional risks, hazards and control measures relevant to the activity and the specific school/group circumstances in order to lift the safety standard above the minimum.