OUR SERVICES
Child Safety
HOW WE CAN HELP
Partnering with your school to cultivate a robust culture of child safety
We work alongside schools to build and embed a proactive culture of child safety, ensuring every child and young person feels safe and supported within your community. Our services help you seamlessly integrate the Child Safe Standards into your school's culture, strengthening systems, policies, and practices for the benefit of all.
Child Safety Regulatory Review – VRQA
Navigating reviews can be time-consuming, but we make it straightforward and stress-free.
Effortless Evidence Gathering & Collation
We take on the task of identifying, gathering, and collating all necessary school-based evidence of your Child Safe Standards implementation.
This meticulous preparation means you'll be fully prepared for review, allowing you to demonstrate your commitment to child safety with ease.
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Our process begins with a collaborative meeting with your Principal to define the scope.
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We then expertly gather and collate all required evidence.
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You receive a detailed report with our findings.
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We provide in-person feedback and support your action planning.
Proactive Preparation for Ongoing Compliance
We don't just prepare you for a single review; we help you develop robust, ongoing systems and processes for recording evidence. This ensures information is readily available and easily accessible, making future reviews and continuous improvement & compliance a smooth, integrated part of your school's operations.
Empowering your school community through comprehensive Child Safety Reviews
We believe a truly child-safe school is built on deep understanding and collaborative action.
Whole School Child Safety Review
Our partnership begins with a collaborative meeting with your Principal to establish clear objectives for enhancing your child safety framework. We then conduct a thorough review of your policies, procedures & practices, complemented by meaningful interviews with your staff, students and families. This comprehensive approach ensures we gain a nuanced understanding of your school's unique context. You'll receive a detailed written report with strategic recommendations, and we'll support you in developing a practical action plan to implement these vital insights, fostering a truly safe environment for all.
Building knowledge and strengthening practice:
Targeted professional learning & support
Empowering your team with the right knowledge is key to a thriving child safe culture.
Tailored Professional Learning
We facilitate engaging and impactful professional learning sessions for staff meetings, school closure days, staff conferences, and parent & volunteer meetings.
Our key topics are designed to equip your entire community with the understanding and skills to champion child safety, including:
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Building a Culture of Child Safety: Fostering a shared responsibility.
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Child Safe Standards
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Mandatory Reporting and PROTECT: Ensuring your team knows how to act.
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The Reportable Conduct Scheme: Understanding obligations and processes.
Mentoring and Coaching for Child Safety Leaders
We work collaboratively with your child safety leaders and teams to develop their expertise, support their practice, and refine existing systems, ensuring your school's child safety framework is consistently strong and effective.