Child Safe Standards

The Child Safe Standards commenced on 1 July 2022, replacing the Child Safe Standards that were established in 2016. There are 11 Child Safe Standards that aim to protect children and young people, by requiring organisations to put policies, procedures and processes in place to prevent and respond to abuse. The aim of these standards is to keep children and young people safe.

Standard 11: Policies and procedures document how the organisation is safe for children and young people

Our school at a minimum will ensure:

• Policies and procedures address all Child Safe Standards.
• Policies and procedures are documented and easy to understand.
• Best practice models and stakeholder consultation informs the development of policies and procedures.
• Leaders champion and model compliance with policies and procedures.
• Staff and volunteers understand and implement policies and procedures.