Child Safe Standards

Goals & Intended Outcomes

In complying with Ministerial Order 870, Mazenod College has initiated its own Child Safe policy that specifically designates responsibility to all members of Mazenod College in providing a safe learning environment for all of its students. All community members have a responsibility to minimise the risks that students may be subjected to and have been instructed to immediately act upon any issue that comes to their attention.

Achievements

Specifically, Mazenod College has:

• Attended in-service activities conducted by Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VQRA).

The Department of Education Training Victoria and Catholic Education Melbourne have guided the

Executive in developing the Child Safe Policy. • In-serviced staff as to their specific responsibilities in regard to Child Safety. • Developed a Code of Conduct that adheres to the guidelines set down by Government Bodies and ensured that this Code was signed and available to all staff members, volunteers, and contractors. • Advertised our Code of Conduct on Mazenod College website and the wider community through our weekly newsletter and parent emails. • Review the recruitment and on-boarding of staff to ensure the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all students in our care.

• Ensured that our hiring practices comply with Child Safe Standards as set out by MACS.