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CHILD SAFETY STANDARDS

What are the Child Safe Standards?

The Child Safe Standards are compulsory minimum standards for all Victorian early childhood services and schools, to ensure they are well prepared to protect children from abuse and neglect... For more infomation and access to all of our school Child Safery Standards policies and tip sheets please visit: https://roxhomesteadps.vic.edu.au/child-safety

SCHOOL POLICIES

What Are School Policies and Why Do We Need Them?

School policies are formal guidelines that outline expectations, rules, and procedures within a school community. They cover a wide range of areas, including student behavior, staff responsibilities, safety protocols, academic standards, and inclusivity measures.

These policies are essential because they:

• Ensure consistency – Providing clear expectations helps maintain fairness and predictability for students, staff, and parents.
• Promote safety – Policies around health, security, and emergency procedures help protect everyone in the school environment.
• Support learning – Guidelines on curriculum, assessments, and student conduct create an environment that fosters academic success.
• Uphold legal and ethical standards – Schools must comply with government regulations and ensure the rights of all individuals are respected.
• Encourage accountability – Clear policies help students and staff understand their roles and responsibilities, promoting a positive and productive school culture.

For more information or to view a list of school policies, please visit: https://roxhomesteadps.vic.edu.au/

If you would like a hard copy of any of our listed policies, please don’t hesitate to speak to our friendly office staff.

Looking for a policy but can’t find it? Just reach out to us via email at roxburgh.homestead.ps@education.vic.gov.au