Child Safe
As part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to implementing the recommendations of the Betrayal of Trust report, there is a new regulatory landscape surrounding child safety, underpinned by new Child Safe Standards. 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.
At Pascoe Vale North Primary School we are committed to being a Child Safe School and adhering to all standards.
To create and maintain a child safe organisation, an entity to which the Child Safe Standards apply must have:
- Strategies to embed an organisational culture of child safety, including through effective leadership arrangements.
- A child safe policy or statement of commitment to child safety.
- A code of conduct ythat establishes clear expectations for appropriate behaviour with children.
- Screening supervision, training and other human resources practices that reduce the risk of child abuse by new and existing personnel.
- Processes for responding to and reporting suspected child abuse.
- Processes for restrategies to identify and reduce or remove risks of child abuse.
- Strategies to promote the participation and empowerment of children.
School Policies
Bullying Prevention Policy
Pascoe Vale North Primary School is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning environment.
DownloadStudent Attendance Policy
To address student absenteeism and reduce the rate of student absences.
DownloadUniform Policy
A uniform dress code reinforces in students a pride in their own appearance.
DownloadInternet Usage Policy
Cybersafey and responsible online behaviour is essential in the lives of students.
DownloadAdministration of Medication Policy
To ensure the appropriate administration of medications to the students in our care.
DownloadStudent Welfare & Engagement Policy
Student engagement and school connectedness underpin effective student learning.
DownloadSexual Harassment Policy
Sexual harassment is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature towards another person.
DownloadMedication Authority Form
This form should be completed ideally by the student’s medical/health practitioner.
DownloadYard Duty and Supervision Policy
To ensure school staff understand their supervision and yard duty responsibilities.
DownloadAsthma Policy
To manage asthma and asthma sufferers as effectively and efficiently as possible at school.
DownloadOccupational Health & Safety Policy
Maintaining a working environment that is safe and without risks to individual health and welfare.
DownloadStudents With Significant Health Needs Policy
Suppoting and responding to the physical, social, emotional and academic needs of students with significant health problems.
DownloadAnaphylaxis Management Policy
Supporting the safety and well-being of students at risk of anaphylaxis.
DownloadPersonal Property - Students Policy
To explain Pascoe Vale North Primary School’s policy in relation to personal property.
DownloadDisabilities and Impairmanents Policy
To provide all students with learning opportunities which cater for their individual needs.
DownloadStudent Health Support Plan
This plan outlines how the school will support the student’s health care needs.
DownloadChild Safety Responding & Reporting
The various legal and other reporting obligations related to child safety that apply to Pascoe Vale North Primary School.
DownloadMobile Phone/Digital Devices Policy
To utilise the benefits of mobile phones / digital devices whilst managing the problems they can potentially cause.
DownloadStudent Behaviour Management Policy
Positive and responsible student behaviour is essential to a supportive and cooperative school environment.
DownloadVisitors Policy
To provide a safe and secure learning and teaching environment for students and staff.
DownloadCamps & Excursions Policy
This policy applies to all camps and excursions organised by Pascoe Vale North Primary School.
DownloadCare Arragements for Ill Students Policy
All children have the right to feel safe and well, and be attended to with due care when in need of first aid.
DownloadExternal Providers Policy
The school will provide a positive environment in which all teachers assume responsibility for student welfare.
DownloadDuty of Care Policy
“Duty of care” is a legal obligation that requires schools to take reasonable steps to reduce the risk of reasonably foreseeable harm.
DownloadPlayground Equipment Policy
Playgrounds provide children with opportunities to develop physical and creative play skills.
DownloadAdverse Weather Conditions Policy
To ensure the wellbeing of students and staff during times of inclement weather.
DownloadVolunteers
Policy
This policy applies to the recruitment, screening, supervision and management of all people who volunteer at our school.
DownloadSchool Reports
2023 Annual Implementation Plan
Our 2023 Annual Implementation Plan for improving student outcomes.
DownloadPascoe Vale North Primary School Council
The School Council plays a vital role in the life of our school. School Council is charged with the responsibility of developing educational policies, maintaining the facilities and grounds, overseeing financial operations and ensuring a quality education for all our students.
The Pascoe Vale North Primary School Council operates effectively using a committee structure. These Committees are:
- Communications
- OSHC
- Community Engagement
- Finance
- Environment
Each of these Committees consist of parents and teachers. Parents do not have to be a member of School Council to be a member of one of these Committees. The Council’s Committees generally meet once a month, a week before a school council meeting.
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https://www.education.vic.gov.au/Pages/schoolsprivacypolicy.aspx
