Child Safety and Wellbeing
New Social Media Regulations - SchoolTV Resource
SchoolTV have published a special report focusing on the new social media regulations.
These new regulations provide an opportunity to talk openly with your child about their online experiences and what these changes mean for them. It's also a chance to review family technology habits, reinforce healthy routines, and explore age-appropriate ways for young people to connect, learn and express themselves.
This Special Report explains what the new laws mean in practice and offers practical guidance to help families prepare for the upcoming changes.
READ THE REPORT HERE: stbc.vic.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-new-social-media-regulations-what-you-need-know
Child Safe Information
St Brigid’s College holds the care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people as a central and fundamental responsibility. Central to the mission of our Catholic schools in Horsham – St Brigid’s College and Ss Michael & John’s Primary School - is an absolute commitment to fostering the dignity, self-esteem and integrity of children and young people and providing them with a safe, supportive and enriching environment to develop spiritually, physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially.
Equity is a state of fairness in which all children and young people can participate freely and equally in areas of life, regardless of their background, characteristics, or beliefs. This means their safety is not dependent on their socio-economic, family, or personal circumstances.
Our Diversity and Equity Policy specifically addresses providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment where equity is upheld and diverse needs are respected and supported, and outlines strategies and actions for our school including:
- actively nurturing and promote a culture where everyone is treated with respect and dignity
- ensuring students are not discriminated against (directly or indirectly) and that adjustments are made as required so that all students can participate in their education and school activities on the same basis as their peers
- acknowledging and responding to the diverse needs, identities, and strengths of all students
- encouraging empathy and fairness towards others
- challenging stereotypes that promote prejudicial and biased behaviours and practices
- contributing to positive learning, engagement, and wellbeing outcomes for all students
Our Diversity and Equity Policy and all our Child Safety Policies can be found on the school website or available in hard copy by request from the Front Office.
Our Policies
All of our policies, including the Safeguarding Children and Young People Code of Conduct, can be found the Policies page on our school website. You can contact the Front Office if you have any queries, or would like to provide feedback, relating to child safe practices, or any other matters.