Local Policies
PREVENTIING and ADDRESSING RACISM in SCHOOLS POLICY
Meadows Primary School is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment where racism is not tolerated. Racism harms students’ mental health, learning and sense of belonging. We celebrate the diversity of cultures, ethnicities and faiths of all our students. It is up to all of us at Meadows Primary School to make our school a place that is free of racism and where everyone feels respected and can learn in a safe and inclusive environment.
VRQA Policies
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DownloadMeadows Primary School's Commitment to Child Safe
Ministerial Order No. 1359 outlines the guidelines for applying the Child Safe Standards in Victorian schools. These 11 Standards work together to establish the essential strategies and measures schools must adopt to foster a strong culture of child safety. While Standard 1 is specific to Victoria, Standards 2 through 11 are consistent with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, which were developed following the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Abuse.
The Child Safe Standards are based on the understanding that all children can be at risk and aim to support organisational cultures where child protection and abuse prevention are integrated into everyday practices.
The purpose of the Standards is to build environments where children can participate freely and confidently in community life, with the support and protection they need. At Meadows Primary School, we prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and dignity of every child. Our goal is to ensure all students feel secure, valued, and respected.
We are dedicated to upholding our duty of care and fully implementing the Child Safe Standards to provide the highest level of protection for all children in our school community.
Child Safe Standards
Child Safe Standard 1
Child Safe Standard 2
Child Safe Standard 2
Culturally Safe Environments
Establish a culturally safe environment in which the diverse and unique identities and experiences of Aboriginal children and young people are respected and valued.
Child Safe Standard 2
Child Safe Standard 2
Child Safe Standard 2
Child Safety and Wellbeing
Ensure that child safety and wellbeing are embedded in school leadership, governance and culture.
Child Safe Standard 3
Child Safe Standard 2
Child Safe Standard 3
Child and Student Empowerment
Children and young people are empowered about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously.
Child Safe Standard 4
Child Safe Standard 4
Child Safe Standard 3
Family Engagement
Families and communities are informed and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing.
Child Safe Standard 5
Child Safe Standard 4
Child Safe Standard 5
Diversity and Equity
Equity is upheld and diverse needs are respected in policy and practice.
Child Safe Standard 6
Child Safe Standard 4
Child Safe Standard 5
Suitable Staff and Volunteer
People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice.
Child Safe Standard 7
Child Safe Standard 7
Child Safe Standard 7
Complaints Processes
Ensure that processes for complaints and concerns are child focused.
Child Safe Standard 8
Child Safe Standard 7
Child Safe Standard 7
Child Safety Knowledge, Skills and Awareness
Staff and volunteers are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children and young people safe through ongoing education and training.
Child Safe Standard 9
Child Safe Standard 7
Child Safe Standard 10
Child Safety in Physical and Online Environments
Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed.
Child Safe Standard 10
Child Safe Standard 10
Child Safe Standard 10
Review of Child Safety Practices
Implementation of the Child Safe Standards is regularly reviewed and improved.
Child Safe Standard 11
Child Safe Standard 10
Child Safe Standard 11
Implementation of Child Safety Practices
Policies and procedures that document how schools are safe for children, young people and students.
Ministerial Order No. 1359 establishes the foundation for schools to meet their child safety obligations.
As we implement the Child Safe Standards, we remain attentive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of our students and school community. Each standard is underpinned by key inclusion principles, which guide our approach to ensuring safety for all children, including:
- Supporting the cultural safety and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
- Valuing and protecting children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including those in vulnerable situations
- Ensuring the safety and inclusion of children with disabilities
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