Child safe Standard one

At St Mary's we adhere to the Child Safe Standards, to ensure all children feel safe, valued and respected in our school environment.





The Child Safe Standards are a set of 11 requirements that organisations must follow to create a culture and environment that is safe for children. These standards aim to prevent, respond to, and report child abuse by requiring organisations to implement policies, procedures, and practices that put children’s safety and well-being first. They were developed in response to inquiries and recommendations from Royal Commissions and aim to drive cultural change within organisations that provide services or facilities for children.

 

Each month, staff will revisit each standard to ensure our existing practices are aligned with the expectations outlined within each. We will also be sharing information about each of these Standards with the parent community via the newsletter in a monthly article.


 


Respect • Responsibility • Resilience • Courage