Two: A child safety policy or statement of commitment to child safety Three: A child safety code of conduct Four: School staff selection, supervision and management practices for a child-safe environment Five: Procedures for responding to and reporting allegations of suspected child abuse Six: Strategies to identify and reduce or remove the risk of child abuse Seven: Strategies to promote child empowerment and participation. [The Minister of Education speaks to the camera]. As we adapt and shape our polices and processes to meet the standards, we need to consider the diversity of students and make sure we’re inclusive of all children particularly – those with a disability, those who are Indigenous and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Every school community is unique. While the standards set specific actions schools need to take, we’ve allowed for flexibility. Schools can decide how they implement the standards taking into account their particular governance structure and how they best engage with their school community. We recognise that many schools are already well on the way to meeting the new requirements. Over the next few months, the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority will be providing information and resources to help school communities develop and strengthen existing procedures, so that protecting children from abuse is part of everyday thinking and practice. The Victorian Government is committed to creating child safe organisations for our children, families and communities. By working together and making the necessary adjustments we can ensure our children and supported and safe. We owe nothing less to our kids. [Closing slide displaying VRQA contact details and an acknowledgment]. Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority The VRQA wishes to thank Abbotsford Primary School for their assistance in the production of this video.
Two: A child safety policy or statement of commitment to child safety Three: A child safety code of conduct Four: School staff selection, supervision and management practices for a child-safe environment Five: Procedures for responding to and reporting allegations of suspected child abuse Six: Strategies to identify and reduce or remove the risk of child abuse Seven: Strategies to promote child empowerment and participation. [The Minister of Education speaks to the camera]. As we adapt and shape our polices and processes to meet the standards, we need to consider the diversity of students and make sure we’re inclusive of all children – particularly those with a disability, those who are Indigenous and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Every school community is unique. While the standards set specific actions schools need to take, we’ve allowed for flexibility. Schools can decide how they implement the standards taking into account their particular governance structure and how they best engage with their school community. We recognise that many schools are already well on the way to meeting the new requirements. Over the next few months, the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority will be providing information and resources to help school communities develop and strengthen existing procedures, so that protecting children from abuse is part of everyday thinking and practice. The Victorian Government is committed to creating child safe organisations for our children, families and communities. By working together and making the necessary adjustments we can ensure our children and supported and safe. We owe nothing less to our kids. [Closing slide displaying VRQA contact details and an acknowledgment]. Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority The VRQA wishes to thank Abbotsford Primary School for their assistance in the production of this video.
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