OUR COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFETY
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Isabel Henderson kindergarten has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to protecting all children. We believe that a child’s physical, emotional, psychological and cultural safety is critical for lifelong learning and development.
Everyone working at Isabel Henderson kindergarten is responsible for the care and protection of children and reporting all information of concern, reflecting mandatory reporting obligations.

Isabel Henderson does not tolerate:

• Racism, discrimination or prejudice of any kind to anyone
• The physical, sexual, emotional or psychological abuse of children, or any form of harm or neglect

Isabel Henderson has a code of conduct policy and child wellbeing policy which:

• Respects and maintains the rights of the child and values diversity
• Acknowledges the vulnerability of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children who are non-verbal and children with a disability
• Maintains the dignity, safety and wellbeing of each child at the service
• Provides a safe, secure environment
• Ensures open and transparent communication at all times
• Outlines continuous improvement and reflection practices of protocols and procedures in relation to child safety and wellbeing
• Ensures all visitors, students, parents, guardians, staff and volunteers are familiar with child safety expectations 
• Outlines effective and culturally safe practices for families to raise concerns, complaints and feedback to the Director and/or staff
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Isabel Henderson Kindergarten has rigorous recruitment and induction procedures which include child safety and wellbeing professional and legal obligations to be maintained. No adult is exempt from ensuring every single child is safe and cared for and every single adult has a responsibility to speak up and protect children. This includes staff, visitors, student teachers, volunteers and parents. We investigate all incidents relating to child safety and take all matters raised, very seriously. 
 
Child Safe Standards
https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/child-safe-standards/the-11-child-safe-standards/
 
Reportable Conduct Scheme Victoria
https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/reportable-conduct-scheme/about-the-reportable-conduct-scheme/