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Poisonous Plants Policy V4

 

References:

Licensing Criteria Health and Safety HS108

Te Whāriki:

Mana atua/Wellbeing Goal 3: Tamariki and adults experience an environment where they are kept safe from harm.

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Statement of Intent:

Windsor Montessori provides, for the welfare of tamariki, a safe and stimulating environment. Hazards such as poisonous plants are minimised while still ensuring the natural beauty of the environment is preserved.

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Procedures:

  • Regular checks will be made by kaiako through their daily and monthly maintenance checklists. Any poisonous plants will be removed if found.

  • Before new plants are purchased, they will be checked against current guidelines concerning New Zealand poisonous plants.  All plants given as gifts will also be checked.

  • Information regarding the identification of poisonous plants will be researched online.

  • Kaiako will talk with tamariki about not eating seeds, leaves and plants unless approved. All plants that are of educational benefit, i.e. swan plants, will be allowed into the preschool provided they are supervised at all times.

  • Kaiako will discuss with Tamariki the importance of letting them know if they find anything unusual in the garden i.e mushrooms

  • The Nationwide Poison Centre phone number is clearly visible in the office. 

 

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Date: March 2025

 

Review Date: March 2027

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