Queen of Peace Parish Primary School is a child-safe organisation. The school embeds the eleven child safe standards in its relationships, policies and procedures.
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.
Child Safe 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.
Child Safe Standard 2
Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture.
Child Safe Standard 3
Children and young people are empowered about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously.
Child Safe Standard 4
Families and communities are informed and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing.
Child Safe Standard 5
Equity is upheld and diverse needs respected in policy and practice.
Child Safe Standard 6
People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice.
Child Safe Standard 7
Processes for complaints and concerns are child-focused.
Child Safe Standard 8
Staff and volunteers are equiped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children and young people safe through ongoing education and training.
Child Safe Standard 9
Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed.
Child Safe Standard 10
Implementation of the Child Safe Standards is regularly reviewed and improved.
Child Safe Standard 11
Policies and procedures document how the organisation is safe for children and young people.