CATHOLIC COLLEGE WODONGA CHILD SAFETY

All students enrolled at Catholic College Wodonga, and any child visiting, have a right to feel safe and be safe.

 

The wellbeing of children in our care will always be our priority and we have zero tolerance to child abuse. We aim to create a child-safe and child-friendly environment where children feel safe and are free to enjoy life to the full without any concern for their safety.

 

This page contains documents concerning the protection of children under the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.

Forms and Policies

Commitment to Child Safety Statement Child Safeguarding Policy Child Friendly Child Safeguarding Policy Child Safe Code of Conduct Policy and Procedures Child Friendly Student Child Safeguarding Code of Conduct Complaints Management (Child Safeguarding) Policy and Procedures Record Keeping (Child Safeguarding) Policy and Procedures Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young Persons (Child Safeguarding) Policy and Procedures Child Safeguarding Strategies Policy and Procedures Child Protection Reporting Obligations: Summary of the Catholic College Wodonga’s Procedures for Responding to and Reporting Child Safety Incidents or Concerns Procedures for Managing Child Safety Incidents or Concerns Involving the Catholic College Wodonga or its Staff Members (Summary) Photography and Video Policy and Procedures

Child Safety Reporting Process

 

Catholic College Wodonga will take appropriate, prompt action in response to all allegations or disclosures of abuse, neglect, inappropriate behaviour or concerns about child safety by reporting all matters to the DFFH Child Protection, the Commission for Children and Young People (CCYP), or the Police, depending on the allegation or disclosure made. Once a report has been made, a Child Safety Officer will advise the Child Safeguarding Officer at Catholic Education Sandhurst”.

 

The College will respond to all allegations of child abuse in an appropriate manner, including:

  • informing the appropriate authorities and fully cooperating with any resulting investigation
  • protecting any child connected to the allegation until it is resolved and providing ongoing support to those affected
  • taking particular measures in response to an allegation that concerns a culturally diverse child or a child with a disability
  • securing and retaining records of the allegation and the College’s response to it.

 

Resources

A Guide for Creating a Child Safe Organisation CECV Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Action Plan

Our child safety Leaders are –

 

Deputy Principal, Student Development  Sharon Allsop 02 6043 5500

 

Principal  Lorraine Willis 02 6043 5500

 

Social Worker (Year 10 – 12) Bree Bridges 02 6043 5500