Guidance for schools

Guidance on Child Safe Standard 1: Establish a culturally safe environment in which the diverse and unique identities and experiences of Aboriginal children and young people are respected and valued.

Guidance on Child Safe Standard 2: Ensure that child safety and wellbeing are embedded in school leadership, governance and culture.

Guidance on Child Safe Standard 3: Children and young people are empowered about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously.

Guidance on Child Safe Standard 4: Families and communities are informed and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing.

Guidance on Child Safe Standard 5: Equity is upheld and diverse needs are respected in policy and practice.

Guidance on Child Safe Standard 6: People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice.

Guidance on Child Safe Standard 7: Ensure that processes for complaints and concerns are child focused.

Guidance on Child Safe Standard 8: Staff and volunteers are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children and young people safe through ongoing education and training.

This guidance explains what schools must do to meet Child Safe Standard 9, with practical examples.

This guidance explains what schools must do to meet this Child Safe Standard 10. It also gives practical examples of actions you can take.

This guidance explains what schools must do to meet Child Safe Standard 11. It also gives practical examples of actions you can take.

Further information and downloadable resources to meet the Child Safe Standards for schools.