Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing
All children and young people who come to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Elmore have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
We have a zero tolerance for child abuse and other harm and are committed to acting in students’ best interests and keeping them safe from harm.
The School regards its Child Safeguarding responsibilities with the utmost importance and is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintaining a child safe culture.
Each member of the School community has a responsibility to understand the important and specific role that they play individually, and collectively, to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all students is at the forefront of all that they do, and every decision that they make.
Child Friendly Child Safeguarding Policy
Child Friendly Student Child Safeguarding Code of Conduct
Photography and Video Policy and Procedures
Appendix 3 - Procedures for Making a Complaint - School Level
Strategies to Embed a Culture of Child Safety
Mandatory Reporting to Child Protection
Managing Your Initial Response to a Child Safety Incident or Concern
