Child Safe Commitment

State government schools have a moral and legal responsibility to create nurturing school environments where children and young people are respected, their voices are heard and they are safe and feel safe.

 

The following principles underpin our commitment to child safety at Allansford and District Primary School:

  • Students deserve, as a fundamental right, safety and protection from all forms of abuse and neglect.
  • School works in partnership with families and the community to ensure that they are engaged in decision-making processes, particularly those that have an impact on child safety and protection.
  • Students have the right to a thorough and systematic education in all aspects of personal safety, in partnership with their parents/guardians/caregivers.
  • Adults in our school, including teaching and non-teaching staff, volunteers and contractors as well as the broader school community have a responsibility to care for children and young people, to positively promote their wellbeing and to protect them from any kind of harm or abuse.
  • Policies, guidelines and codes of conduct for the care, wellbeing and protection of students are based on honest, respectful and trusting relationships between adults and children and young people.
  • Policies and practices demonstrate compliance with legislative requirements and cooperation with governments, the police and human services agencies.
  • Persons involved in situations where harm is suspected or disclosed must be treated with sensitivity, dignity and respect.
  • Staff, volunteers, contractors, parents/guardians and students should feel free to raise concerns about child safety, knowing these will be taken seriously by the school principal and teaching staff.
  • Appropriate confidentiality will be maintained, with information being provided to those who have a right or a need to be informed.

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