CHILD SAFETY AND wellbeing

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At St Catherine's, we acknowledge and understand that child safety is the responsibility of every person and is an integral aspect of student wellbeing.  We aim to work collaboratively with parents, students and other community members to ensure a safe school environment.
Our commitment to the protection of students is based in our belief that each person is made in the image of God, and our ethos is to provide a safe and supportive environment.  All students have the right to expect that the school will always act to protect them from any kind of harm.  Please follow the below links for further information on Child Safety:

• Sale Catholic Education Website
• CECV Commitment Statement to Child Safety
• CECV Child -  Safety Material
• Mandatory Reporting
• Abuse, Grooming & Neglect Identification & Initial Notification
• Working with Children Checks Policy 
• Misconduct by Staff, Volunteers & Others
• Reporting of Child Sexual Offences by Non-Mandatory Reporters
• Taking Action to Protect Students from Risk of Sexual Abuse
• Child Protection and Safety Policy
• Child Safety Code of Conduct
• Protect : Identifying responding to all forms of Abuse in Victorian Schools
• Steps for Responding to Incidents, Disclosures and Suspicions of Child Abuse.
• iParent Information - updated information on children's technology use

SEE ALSO:

• Student Wellbeing & Support
• Prevention & Opportunities for Growth
• Early Intervention
• Intervention & Recovery
• Student Health
• Sunsmart