Child Safety Policy
Our Commitment to Your Child's Safety and Wellbeing
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At Connected Learning, nothing matters more to us than keeping your children safe, happy, and thriving. We believe every child deserves to feel secure, respected, and celebrated while in our care. This policy reflects both our legal obligations and our heartfelt commitment to protecting the children we serve.
Our Promise to Your Family
We promise to:
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Create a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and protected
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Listen to and believe children when they share their experiences or worries
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Respect each child's unique background, abilities, and needs
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Work alongside families to ensure the best care for each child
Our Team
Every member of our team shares our dedication to your child's safety. We ensure this by:
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Conducting Working with Children Checks (WWCC) for all staff and volunteers
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Providing comprehensive child safety training before any staff member commences work
Safety in Practice
Your child's safety guides everything we do. We maintain:
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Attendance tracking
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Detailed incident reporting and response procedures
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Safe, supervised spaces for all activities
Open Communication
We believe in creating a community of trust. Parents and children are encouraged to:
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Have a discussion with our team at any time about any concerns
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Join our regular feedback sessions
Reporting Concerns
If you or your child has any worries, we want to know. We handle all concerns with care and confidentiality. Please never hesitate to send us an email at hello@connectedlearning.au.
We are mandatory reporters and will notify relevant authorities when required under the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998.
Our Commitment to Improvement
We regularly review and update our safety practices to ensure we're providing the best possible care. This includes:
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Annual policy reviews with input from families and children
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Regular safety audits
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Updates to reflect changes in legislation and best practise
Working Together
Your child's safety is a shared responsibility. We encourage:
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Open dialogue between educators and families
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Regular updates about your child's experiences
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Parent participation in our safety review processes
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Community feedback on our practices
Together, we can ensure every child in our care feels safe, valued, and supported to grow and thrive.
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Last updated: January 2025