Child Safety and Wellbeing
New Social Media Regulations - SchoolTV Resource
SchoolTV have published a special report focusing on the new social media regulations.
These new regulations provide an opportunity to talk openly with your child about their online experiences and what these changes mean for them. It's also a chance to review family technology habits, reinforce healthy routines, and explore age-appropriate ways for young people to connect, learn and express themselves.
This Special Report explains what the new laws mean in practice and offers practical guidance to help families prepare for the upcoming changes.
READ THE REPORT HERE: stbc.vic.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-new-social-media-regulations-what-you-need-know
Child Safe Information
St Brigid’s College holds the care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people as a central and fundamental responsibility. Central to the mission of our Catholic schools in Horsham – St Brigid’s College and Ss Michael & John’s Primary School - is an absolute commitment to fostering the dignity, self-esteem and integrity of children and young people and providing them with a safe, supportive and enriching environment to develop spiritually, physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially.
An open and transparent child safe culture provides a supportive and inclusive environment that helps children grow their social-emotional skills, feel a sense of belonging, and feel safe. This is why our school encourages and supports our families to take an active role in promoting and maintaining child safety and wellbeing by communicating and providing our community with accessible information about our child safe policies and practices as well as involving you in our approach to child safety and wellbeing.
We pride ourselves on the close-knit community that we foster. This means our staff know every student and their family. An important aspect of Child Safe Standard 4 is engaging with families and communities about student wellbeing. At our school, these conversations occur through formal settings, like parent-teacher interviews, but also informal occasions. Every day our staff, including teachers, administration staff, and leadership, have conversations with the families of our students. Families are always welcome and encouraged to provide feedback regarding matters within our school, our child safe practices, and student wellbeing.
Join headspace's free online group chat covering support around navigating young people's growing independence.
As young people grow, their needs and interests can change. They may start exploring new spaces, learning more about themselves, and taking on new experiences.
Over time, this can also shape how much independence they seek. For carers and parents, navigating these changes can involve finding a balance between supporting a young person’s development while also helping them stay safe and on track.
Join the conversation in headspace's free online text-based group chat to connect with other adults and explore strategies for supporting a young person as they develop greater independence.
Our Policies
All of our policies, including the Safeguarding Children and Young People Code of Conduct, can be found the Policies page on our school website. You can contact the Front Office if you have any queries, or would like to provide feedback, relating to child safe practices, or any other matters.