Victoria has introduced compulsory minimum standards for organisations that provide services for children to help protect children from abuse.

The Child Safe Standards form part of the Victorian Government’s response to the Betrayal of Trust Inquiry (the 2013 Parliamentary Inquiry into the Handling of Child Abuse by Religious and Other Non-Government Organisations).

Education, awareness raising and helping organisations to create and maintain child safe environments will be the initial focus of the Child Safe Standards.

As part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to implementing the recommendations of the Betrayal of Trust report, which found that more must be done to prevent and respond to child abuse in our community, there is a new regulatory landscape surrounding child safety, underpinned by the new PROTECT Child Safe Standards.

The Child Safe Standards are compulsory minimum standards for all Victorian early childhood services and schools, to ensure they are well prepared to protect children from abuse and neglect.

Bullying Prevention Policy

Child Safety Code of Conduct

Child Safety Policy

Child Safety Responding & Reporting Obligations Policy & Procedures

Child Safety Standard 5

Complaints Policy

Digital Learning Policy

Duty of Care Policy

School Employee Code of Conduct

Student Wellbeing & Engagement Policy

Visitors Policy

Volunteers Policy

Volunteers Induction Pack

Yard Duty Supervision Policy

We are committed to continuous improvement in our approach to child safety and wellbeing and welcome feedback from families and members of our school community on ways we can further strengthen our child safety policies, procedures and practices.

If you have any suggestions, comments or questions, please contact mentone.ps@education.vic.gov.au or call the school office on 9583 2995.