❓ Question addresses the implementation of child safe policies in WA Department of Education schools, with the Minister confirming support and ongoing initiatives.
AnsweredQoN 661Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
I note the recommendation
by the Commissioner for Children and Young People that all schools have a child
safe policy, and I ask: (a) does the Minister support this recommendation ; (b) if no to (a), why not ; (c) how many Department of Education schools in Western Australia
have a child safe policy ; (d) is there any intention to increase this number ; (e) is the department undertaking any work on child
safe initiatives in 2018 ; and (f) if yes to (e), please advise what work is being
undertaken ?
by the Commissioner for Children and Young People that all schools have a child
safe policy, and I ask: (a) does the Minister support this recommendation ; (b) if no to (a), why not ; (c) how many Department of Education schools in Western Australia
have a child safe policy ; (d) is there any intention to increase this number ; (e) is the department undertaking any work on child
safe initiatives in 2018 ; and (f) if yes to (e), please advise what work is being
undertaken ?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
10 April 2018
Responded by
Minister for Education and Training
Response time
9 days
(a) Yes.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) All Department of Education schools are required to comply with the Department’s Child Protection policy, which requires all schools to ensure staff:
(d) Not applicable.
(e) Yes.
(f) The Department is liaising with the Office of the Commissioner for Children and Young People to explore practical strategies and tools for schools to implement child safe practices in the context of the Child Protection policy.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) All Department of Education schools are required to comply with the Department’s Child Protection policy, which requires all schools to ensure staff:
(d) Not applicable.
(e) Yes.
(f) The Department is liaising with the Office of the Commissioner for Children and Young People to explore practical strategies and tools for schools to implement child safe practices in the context of the Child Protection policy.
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