Child Safety
Child Safety at St Patrick’s School
Ministerial Order 1359 is embedded in the culture of St Patrick’s School.
Child Safe Standards (effective 1 July 2022)
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.
Standard 2
Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture.
Standard 3
Children and young people are empowered about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously.
Standard 4
Families and communities are informed and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing.
Standard 5
Equity is upheld and diverse needs respected in policy and practice.
Standard 6
People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice.
Standard 7
Processes for complaints and concerns are child-focused.
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.
Standard 9
Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed.
Standard 10
Implementation of the Child Safe Standards is regularly reviewed and improved.
Standard 11
Policies and procedures document how the organisation is safe for children and young people.
Policies and Procedures
The Governing Authority has ratified the policies and procedures for Child Safety.
St Patrick’s Nhill Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy 2022
Safeguarding Children and Young People Code of Conduct 2023
DOBCEL Parent-School Relationships Code of Conduct
St Patrick’s Nhill Duty of Care Policy
DOBCEL Supervision of Students Policy
St Patrick’s Nhill Supervision of Students Procedures
DOBCEL Student Care and Health Policy (First Aid)
Child Safety - Four Critical Actions
DOBCEL (PROTECT) Reportable Conduct Scheme 2022
DOBCEL Child Safe Governance Policy 2022
St Patrick’s Nhill Complaints Handling Policy 2022
St Patrick’s NHill Diversity and Equity Policy 2022
St Patrick’s Nhill Engaging Families and Caregivers in Child Safety Policy 2022
St Patrick’s Nhill Bullying Prevention (Including Cyberbullying) Policy 2022
St Patricks Nhill Student Behaviour Policy 2021
DOBCEL Behaviour Management Policy
DOBCEL Digital Technology and Agreement Policy 2022
St Patrick’s Nhill Recruitment Policy 2022
DOBCEL VIT and WWCC Procedures
DOBCEL Identifying and Responding to Abuse (PROTECT) Responding Obligations Policy 2022
DOBCEL PROTECT: Reporting and Responding Obligations Procedure for Schools 2022
PROTECT Identifying and Responding to all Forms of Abuse in Victorian Schools
PROTECT - Identifying and Responding to Student Sexual Offending - 2023
DOBEL Guidelines for Police and DFFH Interview Protocols 2022
DOBCEL Empowerment and Participation Policy 2022
Guidance for Child Safety Officers
DOBCEL Child Safety Standards Record Keeping Policy 2022
CECV Statement of Commitment to Child Safety 2022
Guidelines on the Engagement of Volunteers in Catholic Schools
DOBCEL Staff Employment, Screening and Supervision Guidelines 2021
St Patrick’s Nhill Recruitment Policy 2022
DOBCEL Risk Management Framework 2022
DOBCEL Child Safe Risk Management Policy 2022
DOBCEL Child Safe Risk Management Guidelines 2022
DOBCEL VIT and WWCC Register Procedures
Resources
Commission for Children and Young People (CCYP) - A Guide for Creating a Child Safe Organisation
CECV Aboriginal And Torres Strait islander Education Action Plan