Child Safety Officer
Erin Beer
Erin Beer
Child Safety at Leighland Christian School
At Leighland Christian School, caring for children isn’t just something we do—it sits right at the heart of who we are as a Christian community. We believe every child is made in the image of God, uniquely known and deeply valued, and they deserve to learn and grow in an environment where they feel safe, supported, and loved.
The Tasmanian Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework helps guide our ongoing work in this space. When we consider the ways in which we are aiming to keep children safe, I like to think of these three pillars: Safe People, Safe Programs, and Safe Places.
Safe People
In every school, but I think particularly here in NW Tasmania, relationships really matter—and our students thrive when the adults around them model integrity, compassion, and genuine care.
Safe People are adults who:
build trusting and respectful relationships with students
genuinely listen to children and take their concerns seriously
maintain clear professional boundaries
engage in ongoing learning about child safety and wellbeing
uphold the behaviours expected in our school
It is our goal that our students will be surrounded by a strong community of Safe People who have their best interests at heart and value their spiritual and physical well-being.
Safe Programs
Whether it’s inside a classroom, out on the oval, on an excursion, or in one of our extracurricular programs, every activity at Leighland must be designed with children’s safety—physical, emotional, and spiritual— in mind.
Safe Programs include:
thoughtful planning and preparation
clear risk‑management processes
age‑appropriate supervision
opportunities for children to ask questions, raise concerns, or give feedback
We encourage our students to speak up, contribute their ideas, and help shape a school culture where everyone feels safe and heard. We value input from our student leaders, representative councils – as well as any student who wants to chat – regarding the activities that we run and any concerns they may have.
Safe Places
A safe place is more than a set of buildings—it’s a community where children feel they belong.
At Leighland, Safe Places include:
well‑maintained learning spaces, playgrounds, and equipment
clear expectations and requirements for visitors and volunteers
environments that support positive behaviour and respectful interactions
spaces where children know who they can turn to for help
Child safety is something we all share—staff, students, families, and volunteers working side by side. While the Tasmanian Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework and Child Safety Principles give us strong structures, it’s modelling Christ’s love, respect, humility, and pursuit of justice that shape the heart of our approach.
We value your partnership. If you have questions, suggestions, or would like to share how we can further strengthen child safety at Leighland Christian School, please let us know.
Your insights help ensure our school continues to be a place where every child is safe, supported, and known.
Erin Beer
Child Safety Officer – Ulverstone Campus
