Emergency school closures This page lists early childhood services, schools and TAFEs that are currently closed. Bushfires This policy outlines actions schools and early childhood services must take in relation to bushfire and grassfire risk. Bushfire at-risk register Schools, kindergartens and child care facilities at the highest risk of fire danger are placed on the Department's bushfire at-risk register (BARR). Emergency management tutorials Every school and early childhood service that creates an Emergency Management Plan is required to have an area map, and an evacuation plan for each building. Outdoor activities and working outdoors This policy outlines the Occupational Health and Safety requirements for outdoor activities that are organised or managed by schools. Bushfire 2020: information for schools Funding, recovery and counselling information to support principals and teachers affected by the 2020 bushfires.