Child Safe
Standards
As part of the ongoing development and improvement of MACS Care, we are keen to hear from MACS schools about what they find useful, what they would like to see more of, and how they are utilising the MACS Care resources in their contexts.
This QR code is for a short 5-minute survey has been created for school leaders (Principal, Deputy Principal, Wellbeing Leader and/or Child Safety Officer) in MACS Schools.
The survey is anonymous, and the information collected will be used to update and further develop resources to meet school needs. The survey will remain open through Term 3, but we encourage schools to complete it at their earliest convenience.
Start your 11 Months, 11 Standards school journey now!
Want to maintain your compliance and obligations with the Child Safe Standards?
11 Months 11 Standards is the answer!
To participate, your school highlights just one Child Safe Standard each month and uses the MACS Care resources on this site. This intentional focus on one standard will help your school maintain it’s compliance requirements and continue to build child safety culture.
MACS Care resources for each standard include:
- A prepopulated Power Point for a staff meeting/briefing
- A poster to be displayed in staff/student areas
- A fact sheet and FAQs
- A parent/carer newsletter template
- A compliance tool kit with practical examples
- Scenario worksheet, based on realistic, school specific examples
- A Discovery Zone
Reach out to your SMSL and/or Child Safety Team for any further support.
The Child Safe Standards are a set of 11 requirements that organisations must follow to create a culture and environment that is safe for children. These standards aim to prevent, respond to, and report child abuse by requiring organisations to implement policies, procedures, and practices that put children’s safety and well-being first. They were developed in response to inquiries and recommendations from Royal Commissions and aim to drive cultural change within organisations that provide services or facilities for children.
Select the number of the standard you wish to view from 1 to 11:
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.
The following templates are available for download to assist with Child Safe Standard 1.
Child Safe Standard 2
Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture.
The following templates are available for download to assist with Child Safe Standard 2.
Child Safe Standard 3
Children and young people are empowered about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously.
The following templates are available for download to assist with Child Safe Standard 3.
Child Safe Standard 4
Families and communities are informed and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing.
The following templates are available for download to assist with Child Safe Standard 4.
Child Safe Standard 5
Equity is upheld and diverse needs respected in policy and practice.
The following templates are available for download to assist with Child Safe Standard 5.
Child Safe Standard 6
People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice.
The following templates are available for download to assist with Child Safe Standard 6.
Child Safe Standard 7
Processes for complaints and concerns are child-focused.
The following templates are available for download to assist with Child Safe Standard 7.
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.
The following templates are available for download to assist with Child Safe Standard 8.
Child Safe Standard 9
Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed.
The following templates are available for download to assist with Child Safe Standard 9.
Child Safe Standard 10
Implementation of the Child Safe Standards is regularly reviewed and improved.
The following templates are available for download to assist with Child Safe Standard 10.
Child Safe Standard 11
Policies and procedures document how the organisation is safe for children and young people.
The following templates are available for download to assist with Child Safe Standard 11.
“In Hope there is desire of good things to come, and God’s word helps us find reason for hope.”
Dr Ed Simons
Principal Forum Oct 2024
