redleader Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Hi there, Just wondered if anybody knows if Australian schools have a form that parents must fill in, when their child starts school with them. ( ie whom to contact in the event the child had an accident for instance?) Any further info on this would be helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seppo Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 In NSW they did. Came in handy when my son took a bounce off the jungle gym.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic1171 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 They doat my sons on The Gold Coast. Would have thought it was standard at all schools. Even in the workplace ive had to give NOK details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 What an odd question -- of course the schools keep some record of how to contact parents/guardians in the event of an emergency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Of course they do - usually a couple of emergency contacts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Yes our schoo has them too, when we first arried it was just myself and hubby as contacts ,then as i made friends and got to know people i updated the contact list to add other numbers. Cal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Absolutely yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 As the others said, its standard practice. We had to list at least 2 emergency contacts outside of myself and husband. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy1 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Hi there, Just wondered if anybody knows if Australian schools have a form that parents must fill in, when their child starts school with them. ( ie whom to contact in the event the child had an accident for instance?) Any further info on this would be helpful! It would be pretty daft not to..... All schools always need the parent's contact details and then a further contact such as a relative or a family friend who can be contacted in case the parent cannot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redleader Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Hi All, Thanks for all your replies. Yes, I thought it would be standard, that next of kin details would be required by the school. And yes I suppose, on the face of it, it does sound an odd question to ask. My reasons for asking are, that my son left for Australia with his dad in Feb, after going thru the UK courts to establish contact etc. Having recently contacted the school to find out how he's doing, they advised me that I was not even listed as a parent on the enrolment forms!! Now heres the question. Do enrolment forms ask for parents details? Or would that be disclosable on an 'emergency contact' details form, or are these forms the same thing? The plot thickens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Hi All, Thanks for all your replies. Yes, I thought it would be standard, that next of kin details would be required by the school. And yes I suppose, on the face of it, it does sound an odd question to ask. My reasons for asking are, that my son left for Australia with his dad in Feb, after going thru the UK courts to establish contact etc. Having recently contacted the school to find out how he's doing, they advised me that I was not even listed as a parent on the enrolment forms!! Now heres the question. Do enrolment forms ask for parents details? Or would that be disclosable on an 'emergency contact' details form, or are these forms the same thing? The plot thickens! Yes they do ask for parents details on the form but don't ask for proof. If you want to know how your son is doing you may need to provide the school with a copy of a solicitors letter or court order. They won't give any details out over the phone or email as they have no idea who you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 I think you are reading too much into it. His dad probably hasnt put you on the forms as you are not in the country. Probably put down a friend as an emergency contact as if they could not get hold of his Dad, it would take a lot longer trying to get you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Hi All, Thanks for all your replies. Yes, I thought it would be standard, that next of kin details would be required by the school. And yes I suppose, on the face of it, it does sound an odd question to ask. My reasons for asking are, that my son left for Australia with his dad in Feb, after going thru the UK courts to establish contact etc. Having recently contacted the school to find out how he's doing, they advised me that I was not even listed as a parent on the enrolment forms!! Now heres the question. Do enrolment forms ask for parents details? Or would that be disclosable on an 'emergency contact' details form, or are these forms the same thing? The plot thickens! No plot. No they don't ask for all parental details and they wouldn't want a an emergency contact thousands of miles away. My eldest went to live with her Father in Brisbane when she was 15 and we were still in the UK. I wouldn't have expected to be emergency contact that would be daft. I did ask for progress reports but tthey never came. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellers and Whitehead Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Are you on talking terms with your ex? Could you not ask him to make the school aware that if you ring/want to discuss sons education they can do. May be easier and quicker than sending court documents etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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