CHILD SAFE STANDARDS

There are 11 Child Safe Standards mandated in schools. Staff, parents, volunteers and Visitors must ensure compliance with these standards.

Please click on the links below to see the minimum requirements, compliance indicators, a short video and relevant resources for each Standard.

Why do the Standards exist?

All children have the right to feel safe and be safe, but safety does not just happen. The Standards exist to prevent harm and abuse from happening in organisations.

Standard 1

Organisations establish a culturally safe environment in which the diverse and unique identities and experiences of Aboriginal children and young people are respected and valued.

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Standard 2

Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture.

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Standard 3

Children and young people are empowered about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously.

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Standard 4

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

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Standard 5

Equity is upheld and diverse needs respected in policy and practice.

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Standard 6

People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice.

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Standard 7

Processes for complaints and concerns are child-focused.

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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.

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Standard 9

Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed.

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Standard 10

Implementation of the Child Safe Standards is regularly reviewed and improved.

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Standard 11

Policies and procedures document how the organisation is safe for children and young people.

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