make verbal or written mandatory reports on the teacher's behalf; alter the written report in any way; keep a copy of the mandatory report; identify the mandatory reporter when making an written Incident Report; authorise or request the collection of photographic evidence by staff; or delegate mandatory reporting of sexual to a deputy or other staff Guidelines: Supporting a teacher to make a verbal report may include providing teacher relief or a private room to make a call. School nurses are mandatory reporters and will follow reporting procedures in accordance with the Brgy. Health Officer or with the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children. The principal is not required to make their own mandatory report if a report has already been made. Chaplains, Imam(for Muslim Learners) or Datu (for IP learners) should be informed of the need to advise the principal of child protection concerns. When there is concern for the safety of a staff member who has made a report, the principal may contact the relevant district/division supervisor to develop a support plan. The Written Incident Report is made through the District/Division Child Protection Committee. 4.1.4 Responsibilities of principals: reports made by non-mandatory reporters Principals must: make a mandatory report when information is received from a non-mandatory reporter that leads to a belief on reasonable grounds child sexual abuse; and where a mandatory report is not made, instruct the non-mandatory reporter to document concerns using the Child Anecdotal and to update this information as necessary. DEFINITION OF TERMS C Child - A child is defined as a person who has not reached the age of 18. Child abuse - Child abuse occurs when a child has been subjected to physical, sexual, emotional or psychological abuse and/or neglect which has resulted or is likely to result in harm to the child's wellbeing. It may involve ongoing, repeated or persistent abuse, or arise from a single incident. Child protection concern - A concern about the welfare of a child based on the observation of indicators or information that may lead to a belief formed on reasonable grounds that a child has been the subject of abuse. Confidentiality - The protection of personal, private and sensitive information. Professional codes of conduct and the Department of Education and Training's Staff policy reinforce the importance of protecting an individual's privacy. Conduct D Documented plan - A support document for schools and teachers as they plan, monitor,
make verbal or written mandatory reports on the teacher's behalf; alter the written report in any way; keep a copy of the mandatory report; identify the mandatory reporter when making an written Incident Report; authorise or request the collection of photographic evidence by staff; or delegate mandatory reporting of sexual to a deputy or other staff Guidelines: Supporting a teacher to make a verbal report may include providing teacher relief or a private room to make a call. School nurses are mandatory reporters and will follow reporting procedures in accordance with the Brgy. Health Officer or with the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children. The principal is not required to make their own mandatory report if a report has already been made. Chaplains, Imam(for Muslim Learners) or Datu (for IP learners) should be informed of the need to advise the principal of child protection concerns. When there is concern for the safety of a staff member who has made a report, the principal may contact the relevant district/division supervisor to develop a support plan. The Written Incident Report is made through the District/Division Child Protection Committee. 4.1.4 Responsibilities of principals: reports made by non-mandatory reporters Principals must: make a mandatory report when information is received from a non-mandatory reporter that leads to a belief on reasonable grounds child sexual abuse; and where a mandatory report is not made, instruct the non-mandatory reporter to document concerns using the Child Anecdotal and to update this information as necessary. DEFINITION OF TERMS C Child - A child is defined as a person who has not reached the age of 18. Child abuse - Child abuse occurs when a child has been subjected to physical, sexual, emotional or psychological abuse and/or neglect which has resulted or is likely to result in harm to the child's wellbeing. It may involve ongoing, repeated or persistent abuse, or arise from a single incident. Child protection concern - A concern about the welfare of a child based on the observation of indicators or information that may lead to a belief formed on reasonable grounds that a child has been the subject of abuse. Confidentiality - The protection of personal, private and sensitive information. Professional codes of conduct and the Department of Education and Training's Staff Conduct policy reinforce the importance of protecting an individual's privacy. D Documented plan - A support document for schools and teachers as they plan, monitor,
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