CHILD SAFETY AND WELLBEING
Child Safe Standards
Our school is safe, student centred and animated by our school values.
We aim to Inspire Hearts and Minds.
"Children are the future of the human family: all of us are expected to promote their growth, health and tranquillity." Pope Francis 2021
At Mary MacKillop Primary School, we believe that ensuring the safety of the students in our care is an integral part of who we are as a Catholic faith community. We adhere to Victorian Child Safe Standards and Ministerial Order No. 1359. We embed a culture of child safety and the matter is taken very seriously.
MMPS Child Safe Standards
Child Safe Policy
Child friendly version of Child Safe Policy (updated June 2022) Congratulations to our Year 6 Student Leaders on their creation of the student friendly version of the Child Safe Policy. This policy has been uploaded to our website. Child Safe page and can be found in the following link https://www.marymacnarre.catholic.edu.au/child-safety-standards
Parental Use of Mobile Phones (Privacy Laws)
Catholic Education Commission of Victoria (CECV)
The updated CECV Statement of Commitment to Child Safety - A safe, nurturing and empowering culture for all children and young people in Catholic schools, is attached to this newsletter. This statement has been updated in light of the revised Child Safe Standards coming into effect from 1 July 2022 and the supporting Ministerial Order No. 1359
Child Safe Resources to support Students, Parents/Carers
eSAFETY COMMISSIONER - https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents.
- Looking for practical ways to support your child's online safety? Join free webinars designed specifically for parents and carers.
- Understanding and using parental controls to help protect your child online
- Learn how to effectively use parental controls to protect your child from harmful content, manage their online time, and monitor their communications. This 45-minute webinar will cover:
- Types of parental controls for smart devices, apps, gaming platforms, and computers.
- Integrating parental controls with other online safety strategies to build your child's digital and critical skills.
- 3 June, 3.30pm AEST
- Suitable for parents and carers of children and young people in primary school and lower high school.
- Register now https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/webinars?utm_campaign=2505_parent_news_May&utm_id=1240f7ab43a9a007f9f97888487eb9fb&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eSafety_edm#understanding-and-using-parental-controls-to-help-protect-your-child-online
FOR FAMILIES - https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/parent-resources/online-safety-for-every-family
CCYP - Commission for Children and Young People https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/child-safe-standards/
- New resources for parents and carers
- We have two new information sheets to help parents and carers navigate the Reportable Conduct Scheme.
The information sheets explain the Reportable Conduct Scheme and what happens when a child is involved in an investigation as an alleged victim or witness. - Information sheet 21: Information for parents and carers about the Reportable Conduct Scheme
- Information sheet 22: Information for parents and carers about investigations under the Reportable Conduct Scheme
BRAVEHEARTS - https://bravehearts.org.au