Health and safety practices criterion 3
Designated assembly areas for evacuation purposes do not unnecessarily place children at further risk.
Related to clause 46(1)(d) of standard.
Rationale/Intent:
The criterion aims to uphold the safety of children by ensuring that assembly areas do not place children in further danger - on a main highway for example. The criterion is also based on the assumption that a safe assembly area is more likely to result in regular drills being carried out.