Childsafe Information
At Westall Primary School we are committed to comply with Ministerial Order 870 — Child Safe Standards — Managing the risk of child abuse in schools, which outlines how the Child Safe Standards apply in schools.
The Child Safe Standards are compulsory minimum standards for all Victorian schools, to ensure they are well prepared to protect children from abuse and neglect. The policies and procedures outlined on this page support our school to create and maintain a child safe organisation and protect students from all forms of abuse.
Please click on the links below to access our school's child safe standards Code of Conduct and all related policies.
Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy 2022
Statement of Values and School Philosophy 2022
Inclusion and Diversity Policy including Equal Opportunities
Student Engagement and Wellbeing Policy 2022
Childsafe Standards
Westall Primary School meets all 11 Childsafe Standards which are detailed in the following document.
Childsafe Register
If you are working or volunteering at Westall Primary School you will need to read through the following policies and register via the link
Child Safe Responding and Reporting Obligations 2022
Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy 2022
Mandatory Reporting
All DET staff are required to notify authorities of any suspected child abuse or neglect.
Staff undertake training year on these obligations which apply to teaching and non-teaching staff.
Access to the training is through edupay - instructions in Word doc
Volunteer Handbook
If you are volunteering at Westall Primary please :
1 - Read through our handbook via this link
2 - Complete the Childsafe Register Requirements above