POLICIES & CHILD SAFETY
We place the highest priority on the safety of children. Our policies ensure that we always have the correct practices in place and that our staff is trained to deal with a range of scenarios. Both our policies and teacher training are always all kept up to date, putting the children's well-being above all else.
The policies adopted by Box Hill South Pre-school sit within the National Quality Framework, National Regulations and the National Law. All policies are approved and adopted by the Committee of Management.
Acceptance and Refusal of Authorisations
Anaphylaxis and Allergic Reactions
Child Safe Environment and Wellbeing
Dealing with Infection Diseases
Dealing with Medical Conditions
Delivery and Collection of Children
Incident, Injury, Trauma and Illness
Nutrition, Oral Health and Active Play
Road Safety Education and Safe Transport
Tobacco, E-Cigarettes, Alcohol and Other Drugs
Occupational Health and Safety
Determining Responsible Person
Participation of Volunteers and Students
Enrolment and Orientation Free Kinder
Fees Free Kindergarten
Governance and Management of the Service
Information Communication Technology
Occupational Violence and Aggression
Prevention of Harassment and Bullying
New Child Safe Standards Information for Parents
From July 1 2022 the Child Safe Standards have changed. If you would like to find out more about these changes and what this means for your child information can be found at the Commission for Children and Young People
Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
Box Hill South is committed to the safety and well-being of all children and young people. This will be the primary focus of our care and decision-making.
Box Hill South Pre-School has zero tolerance for child abuse.
Box Hill South Pre-School is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. Particular attention will be paid to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as the safety of children with a disability.
Every person involved in Box Hill South Pre-School has a responsibility to understand the important and specific role he/she plays individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all children and young people is at the forefront of all they do and every decision they make.
IN ITS PLANNING, DECISION-MAKING, AND OPERATIONS BOX HILL SOUTH PRE-SCHOOL WILL:
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Take a preventative, proactive, and participatory approach to child safety;
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Value and empower children to participate in decisions that affect their lives;
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Foster a culture of openness that supports all persons to safely disclose risks of harm to children
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Respect diversity in cultures and child-rearing practices while keeping child safety paramount;
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Provide written guidance on appropriate conduct and behavior towards children;
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Engage only the most suitable people to work with children and have high-quality staff and volunteer supervision and professional development;
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Ensure children know whom to talk with if they are worried or are feeling unsafe and that they are comfortable and encouraged to raise such issues;
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Report suspected abuse, neglect, or mistreatment promptly to the appropriate authorities;
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Share information appropriately and lawfully with other organizations where the safety and well-being of children are at risk; and
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Value the input of and communicate regularly with families and carers.”
Adapted from Our Community (2016) Child Protection Toolkit: What every not-for-profit organization must do now. PROTECT | The Department of Education and Training | ©2016