Requirement
CLS must demonstrate compliance with the Child Safe Standards, through participation in training and provision of a range of documents.
All CLS staff, volunteers and committee members must undertake regular mandatory Child Safe training with CLV. To book Child Safe Training contact CLV.
Note: Compliance with the Child Safe Standards (including whether nominated Child Safe Officers have participated in the required training) will be checked with CLV.
Evidence
Indicate on the application form the name of the Child Safe Officer at each campus.
Copies of the following documents:
- a copy of the school’s Child Safe Policy (signed by Principal)
- a copy of the school’s Code of Conduct template
- a copy of the school’s Code of Conduct declaration (signed by the Principal)
- a copy of one CLS committee meeting agenda and accompanying minutes that demonstrates ongoing meaningful commitment to the Child Safe Standards. This document must be in English or accompanied by full English translation.
Template
DOWNLOAD (Word): Child Safe Policy template
DOWNLOAD (Word): Code of Conduct template
DOWNLOAD (Word): Code of Conduct declaration template
DOWNLOAD (Word): Committee Meeting Agenda & Minutes template
Links to further information
Commission for Children and Young People (CCYP): https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/child-safe-standards/the-11-child-safe-standards/
Instructions for submission
Required template: Yes (except for agenda/minutes)
Required format: Word or PDF
Required filenames:
- 04_childsafepolicy
- 04_childsafecode
- 04_childsafedeclaration
- 04_childsafeminutes