Our Commitment to Child Safety
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. This will be the primary focus of our care and decision-making.
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School has zero tolerance for child abuse.
Our school is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives.
Particular attention will be paid to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as the safety of children with a disability.
Every person involved in St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School has a responsibility to understand the important and specific role he/she plays individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all children and young people is at the forefront of all they do and every decision they make.
Child Safe Standards
Culturally safe environments – 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.
Leadership, governance and culture – Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture.
Child and student empowerment – Children and young people are empowered about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously.
Family engagement – Families and communities are informed, and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing.
Diversity and equity – Equity is upheld and diverse needs respected in policy and practice.
Suitable staff and volunteers – People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice.
Complaints processes – Processes for complaints and concerns are child focused.
Child safety knowledge, skills and awareness – Staff and volunteers are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children and young people safe through ongoing education and training.
Child safety in physical and online environments – Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed.
Review of child safety practices – Implementation of the Child Safe Standards is regularly reviewed and improved.
Implementation of child safety practices – Policies and procedures document how the organisation is safe for children and young people.