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 8: Staff and volunteers are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children and young people safe through ongoing education and training

Our school at a minimum will ensure:

• Staff and volunteers are trained and supported to effectively implement the organisation’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy.
• Staff and volunteers receive training and information to recognise indicators of child harm including harm caused by other children and young people.
• Staff and volunteers receive training and information to respond effectively to issues of child safety and wellbeing and support colleagues who disclose harm.
• Staff and volunteers receive training and information on how to build culturally safe environments for children and young people.