Implementing the Child Safe Standards in a DOBCEL school

Implementing the Child Safe Standards

This survey is to be completed independently by Principals and Child Safety Officers. The purpose of this survey is to determine what supports schools may need to ensure that they are able to successfully embed the new CSS which came into effect July 1, 2022. We thank you for your participation.
Staff who opt to provide their contact details will be provided with their survey responses.

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* 1. My role at school is

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* 2. Please identify the child safe standards which you feel your staff are implementing well

Child Safe Standard 1- 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 2- Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture

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

Child Safe Standard 4- Families and communities are informed, and involved in promoting chid safety and wellbeing

Child Safe Standard 5- Equity is upheld and diverse needs respected in policy and practice

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

Child Safe Standard 7- Processes for complaints and concerns are child focused

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

Child Safe Standard 9- Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed

Child Safe Standard 10- Implementation of the Child Safe Standards is regularly reviewed and improved

Child Safe Standard 11- Policies and procedures document how the organisation is safe for children and young people

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* 3. Any challenges or obstacles for your school community implementing the current child safe standards

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* 4. What support do you feel would be beneficial to your school community to ensure that you continue to embed the child safe standards successfully?

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* 5. What aspects of the Child Safe Standards are included in your school's Annual Action Plan?

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* 6. What resources does your school access to support the implementation of the new child safe standards?

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* 7. How would you describe the level of buy-in from stakeholders, including staff, parents, your broader school community?

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* 8. What is the overall level of confidence within your school community regarding the implementation of the child safe standards, and what factors contribute to that confidence (or lack thereof)?