Child Safe Standards CHILD SAFE POLICY – CLUB TEMPLATE The following Child Safe Policy is provided as an illustration to demonstrate what clubs may consider appropriate for inclusion in their own Child Safe Policy. The topics included in this sample policy are essential for inclusion, but you should also think about what additional topics you could include in your own policy that are relevant to your club. You may also want to add more detail to each topic where you think is desirable or necessary. Vicsport recommends sporting clubs develop a Child Safe Policy with the assistance of appropriate legal advice. The section within the policy regarding commitment to child safety is appropriate to use as a statement of commitment to child safety as required by Victoria’s compulsory child safe standards. Further Information: P +61 3 9698 8100 E W [Insert name] Child Safe Policy Written By: [insert name of author] Approved By: [insert name of people approving the policy] Endorsed By: [insert who, when and where the policy was endorsed] Date for Review: [insert date of next review] Purpose This policy was written to demonstrate the strong commitment of the management, staff and volunteers of the [insert name of club] (the Club) to child safety and to provide an outline of the policies and practices the Club has developed to keep everyone safe from any harm, including abuse. Commitment to Child Safety All children who are a part of the Club have a right to feel and be safe. The welfare of the children in our care will always be our first priority and the Club has a zero tolerance to child abuse. The Club aims to create a child safe and child friendly environment where children feel safe and have fun and the Club's activities are always carried out in the best interests of the children. Application of this Policy This policy was developed by the Club and in collaboration with [adapt as appropriate] staff, volunteers and the children who use our services and their parents.
Child Safe Standards CHILD SAFE POLICY – CLUB TEMPLATE The following Child Safe Policy is provided as an illustration to demonstrate what clubs may consider appropriate for inclusion in their own Child Safe Policy. The topics included in this sample policy are essential for inclusion, but you should also think about what additional topics you could include in your own policy that are relevant to your club. You may also want to add more detail to each topic where you think is desirable or necessary. Vicsport recommends sporting clubs develop a Child Safe Policy with the assistance of appropriate legal advice. The section within the policy regarding commitment to child safety is appropriate to use as a statement of commitment to child safety as required by Victoria’s compulsory child safe standards. Further Information: P +61 3 9698 8100 E W [Insert name] Child Safe Policy Written By: [insert name of author] Approved By: [insert name of people approving the policy] Endorsed By: [insert who, when and where the policy was endorsed] Date for Review: [insert date of next review] Purpose This policy was written to demonstrate the strong commitment of the management, staff and volunteers of the [insert name of club] (the Club) to child safety and to provide an outline of the policies and practices the Club has developed to keep everyone safe from any harm, including abuse. Commitment to Child Safety All children who are a part of the Club have a right to feel and be safe. The welfare of the children in our care will always be our first priority and the Club has a zero tolerance to child abuse. The Club aims to create a child safe and child friendly environment where children feel safe and have fun and the Club's activities are always carried out in the best interests of the children. Application of this Policy This policy was developed by the Club and in collaboration with [adapt as appropriate] staff, volunteers and the children who use our services and their parents.
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