Child Protection Policy

[Audio] Child Protection Policy Welcome to the presentation on The Koralbyn International School's Child Protection Policy. This session covers our procedures for responding to harm and maintaining appropriate conduct among staff and students..

[Audio] Purpose of the Policy The purpose of this policy is to outline how the school will respond to harm or allegations of harm to students under 18 years and the expected conduct of the school's staff and students to comply with accreditation requirements..

[Audio] Scope of the Policy This policy applies to all students and employees, including full-time, part-time, permanent, fixed-term, and casual employees, as well as contractors, volunteers, and people undertaking work experience or vocational placements..

[Audio] Legal References The policy is based on various laws and regulations, including the Child Protection Act 1999 and the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006, ensuring our practices are legally sound..

[Audio] Definitions – Harm Harm is defined as any detrimental effect of a significant nature on a child's physical, psychological, or emotional wellbeing, regardless of how it is caused..

[Audio] Definitions - Child in Need of Protection A child in need of protection is one who has suffered significant harm or is at risk of significant harm and does not have a parent able and willing to protect them..

[Audio] Health and Safety The school complies with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 to ensure a safe environment for students..

[Audio] Geoff Mills (Principal) principal@tkis.qld.edu.au John Juett (Dean of Students and Operations) j_Juett@tkis.qld.edu.au Allyson Hundy (HR Department) hundy_1@tkis.qld.edu.au Responding to Reports of Harm When the school receives information alleging harm to a student, it will handle the situation compassionately and fairly to minimize any likely harm..

[Audio] Conduct of Staff and Students All staff, contractors, and volunteers must ensure their behavior and relationships with students reflect proper standards of care and do not cause harm..

[Audio] Reporting Inappropriate Behaviour Students should report any inappropriate behaviour by staff to the Principal, General Manager, or HR Manager. Reports will be handled under the school's Complaints Policy..

[Audio] Reporting Sexual Abuse If staff suspect a student has been sexually abused, they must report it immediately to the principal or a director, who will then inform the police..

[Audio] Reporting Likely Sexual Abuse Staff must report any reasonable suspicion of likely sexual abuse to the principal or a director immediately, who will then inform the police..

[Audio] Child Protection Hotline Number 1800 700 250 Reporting Physical and Sexual Abuse Doctors, nurses, teachers, and early childhood professionals must report suspicions of significant harm caused by physical or sexual abuse to the Department of Children, Youth Justice, and Multicultural Affairs..

[Audio] Responsibilities Under the Criminal Code All adults must report child sexual offences to the police and take reasonable steps to protect children from such offences..

[Audio] Awareness The school will inform staff, students, and parents about its health, safety, and conduct processes and publish these on the school website..

[Audio] Accessibility of Processes Processes relating to the health, safety, and conduct of staff and students are accessible on the school website and upon request from the school administration..

[Audio] Training The school will train its staff on the processes relating to health, safety, and conduct during induction and annually refresh this training..

[Audio] Implementing the Processes The school will audit compliance with these processes annually to ensure they are being implemented effectively..

[Audio] Complaints Procedure Suggestions of non-compliance with the school's processes may be submitted as complaints under the school's Complaints Policy..

[Audio] Support for Students The school provides support for students who may be at risk or have experienced harm, ensuring they receive the necessary care and assistance..

[Audio] Support for Staff Support is available for staff members who handle reports of harm, ensuring they are not overwhelmed and can perform their duties effectively..

[Audio] Confidentiality Maintaining confidentiality is crucial in handling reports of harm to protect the privacy of all individuals involved..

[Audio] Case Studies Let's review some case studies to understand how our reporting processes work in real-life scenarios..

[Audio] Frequently Asked Questions We will now address some frequently asked questions regarding our child protection policy and reporting processes..

[Audio] Conclusion Thank you for your attention. Protecting our students is a collective responsibility. Together, we can ensure a safe and supportive environment for everyone..