Child Safety

At Burwood East Special Developmental School (BESDS), we consider all children and young people's health, safety, and well-being to be our highest priority. We strive to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people at our school at all times. We have zero-tolerance for child abuse, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and consistently. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive school environment where all students can be happy, confident and resilient, regardless of their sexual or gender identity, cultural background disability or other circumstances. We take account of all children's diversity, including the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children with disabilities and vulnerable children.

Overarching Child Safety Policies and Procedures for our school:

Child Safety and Wellbeing

Child Safety Code of Conduct

Child Safety Risk Register

Child Safety Responding and Reporting

Working with Children Clearance Register Procedure

Four Critical Actions for Schools - Child Abuse (Department of Education resource)

PROTECT Identifying and Responding to All Forms of Abuse in Victorian Schools (Department of Education resource)

Connected Policies for Child Safety at our school:

Bullying Prevention

Complaints

Student Wellbeing and Engagement

Visitors