Child Safety

Child Safety Standard 5 and 6

How we implement this at St John’s:

Standard 5: Children and young people are informed about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them, and are taken seriously.

At St John’s, we:

• Teach students about their rights to safety and respect through the curriculum (e.g., Respectful Relationships, Wellbeing lessons).

• Provide regular opportunities for student voice, such as through Student Action Teams (SAT TEams),  Student Representative Council (SRC) and circle time in the classroom.

• Encourage students to raise concerns or provide feedback, ensuring they understand how to report issues safely.

• Display child-friendly versions of policies and reporting procedures around the school.

• Foster an inclusive and supportive environment where all students know they are valued and heard.

Standard 6: Families and communities are informed and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing.

At St John’s, we:

• Keep families informed about child safety policies and updates through newsletters, meetings, and the school website.

• Offer parent workshops and information sessions on topics like online safety and wellbeing.

• Actively seek feedback from parents and carers to improve our child safety practices.

• Build strong partnerships with community organisations and services to support children’s safety and wellbeing.

• Promote open communication and trust between the school, families, and the wider community to maintain a culture of shared responsibility for child safety.