The is no required "OSCAR qualification" for staff employed in OSCAR services, however basic training requirements do apply [Click the link above to read more.]

In most cases of personal injury caused by accident, ACC will provide coverage. This means that when a child is injured, ACC is likely to cover the costs of treatment and rehabilitation. and legislation prohibits any legal action for damages...[Click the link above to read more.]

There are no mandatory regulations which govern pool supervision in New Zealand. However there are various resources that make it clear that any organisation using a pool should have a clear guidelines for pool safety and supervision, including rules for swimmers. [Click the link above to read more.]

Holiday programmes will often have a policy that they will only accept “duty of care” for a child once they are signed in by a parent/caregiver. But what if the child hasn’t been signed in? [Click the link above to read more.]

Many programmes include, on their enrolment form, a waiver clause... it may say something like “staff will take all care…. but will accept no responsibility…” It would be fair to say that many parents will sign off on these without giving them much thought ... [Click the link above to read more.]

OSCAR providers with Social Sector Accreditation are already following requirements that are very similar to those in the Act. However we recommend that you review your child protection and safe recruitment practices. [Click the link above to read more.]

Insurance for OSCAR services is not an off-the-shelf product that you can get from any insurance company. Most OSCAR services will use an insurance broker to put together a package to give them the coverage they need. [Click the link above to read more.]

An overview of essential procedures and forms to have in place on day one. It is recommended that programmes undertake OSCAR Accreditation but this article outlines the recommended minimums, based on legal requirements and widespread practice in the OSCAR sector. [Click the link above to read more.]

Staff in an OSCAR programme have a ‘duty of care’ for children attending the programme. ‘Duty of care’ continues until a child is returned to the care of a parent or other nominated person, even if after closing time. [Click the link above to read more.]

Staff members in an OSCAR programme have a duty of care for the children who attend. This continues for as long as children are at the programme. [Click the link above to read more.]

It is not really that accurate to say that an OSCAR programme is “changing ownership”. The process is best seen as one provider winding up and another opening in its place. Most arrangements for the changeover will need to be negotiated... [Click the link above to read more.]

Successful OSCAR services strive to be responsive to families in their local community – one aspect of this is striking a balance between meeting their running costs and charging an affordable fee. [Click the link above to read more.]

OSCAR programmes are not obliged to continue to offer services to a family where a child is disruptive or causing safety concerns. It is generally accepted that excluding a child should be the final step of a more lengthy process ...[Click the link above to read more.]

A visit from an assessor can make everyone a little nervous, but a site visit will usually include discussion, a look around the venue, a check of paperwork and a short time at the programme... [Click the link above to read more.]

You may be aware of the rules concerning seat belt and restraint requirements for children traveling in motor vehicles. The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has issued guidelines regarding the changes.[Click the link above to read more.]