Our Commitment to Child Safety
St Mary’s Primary School is committed to child safety.
We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures.
Overview of the Eleven Victorian Child Safe Standards – MACS Care
MACS Care is the Child Safety and Wellbeing Framework in action. MACS Care is designed to strengthen child safety in daily practice, school culture and leadership. We warmly welcome you to explore the eleven standards listed below.
- Child Safe Standard One: Organisations 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 Two: Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture.
- Child Safe Standard Three: Children and young people are empowered about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously.
- Child Safe Standard Four: Families and communities are informed and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing.
- Child Safe Standard Five: Equity is upheld and diverse needs respected in policy and practice.
- Child Safe Standard Six: People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice.
- Child Safe Standard Seven: Processes for complaints and concerns are child-focused.
- Child Safe Standard Eight: 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 Nine: Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed.
- Child Safe Standard Ten: Implementation of the Child Safe Standards is regularly reviewed and improved.
- Child Safe Standard Eleven: Policies and procedures document how the organisation is safe for children and young people.