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At Westall Primary School we are committed to comply with Ministerial Order 870 — Child Safe Standards — Managing the risk of child abuse in schools, which outlines how the Child Safe Standards apply in schools.  

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. The policies and procedures outlined on this page support our school to create and maintain a child safe organisation and protect students from all forms of abuse. 

To find out more about how Westall PS is addressing the new updated child safe standards please click on this document

Childsafe Policies and and Processes - click on each for more info

Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy 2022

Code of Conduct 2022

Statement of Values and School Philosophy 2022

Bullying Prevention Policy

Inclusion and Diversity Policy including Equal Opportunities

Student Engagement and Wellbeing Policy 2022

Other policies

Childsafe Standards

Westall Primary School meets all 11 Childsafe Standards which are detailed in the following document.

Do you have a child safe concern?

Please contact our child safe officers at the school in person to click on the link to send an email with your concern via the button
Principal : Peter Jeans
Assistant Principal: Dexter Siriwardene

Childsafe Register

If you are working or volunteering at Westall Primary School you will need to read through the following policies and register via the link 

Child Safe Responding and Reporting Obligations 2022

Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy 2022

Code of Conduct 2022

CUST TRAINING VIDEOS - Cultural Understanding and Safety Training

Mandatory Reporting

All DET staff are required to notify authorities of any suspected child abuse or neglect.

Staff undertake training year on these obligations which apply to teaching and non-teaching staff.

Access to the training is through edupay - instructions in Word doc

 

Volunteer Handbook

If you are volunteering at Westall Primary please :

1 - Read through our handbook via this link

2 - Complete the Childsafe Register Requirements above

Anaphylaxis is a very serious allergic reaction that can causedeath. At our school we have one student inGrade FOUNDATIONwho has an anaphylaxis to PRAWNS / PEANUTS and EGGS.

In the interest of safety for this students we ask parents NOT topack lunches containing these ingredients.

Please watch the video for more information about Anaphylaxis.

Children, food allergy management and the risk of anaphylaxis -->

https://allergyfacts.org.au/resources/videos-from-a-aa/children-food-allergy-management-and-risk-of-anaphylaxis

Preventing and Responding to Racism

Racism is not tolerated in Westall Primary School ​ Westall Primary School is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment where racism is not tolerated. Racism harms students’ mental health, learning and sense of belonging. We celebrate the diversity of cultures, ethnicities and faiths of all our students. It is up to all of us at Westall Primary School to make our school a place that is free of racism and where everyone feels respected and can learn in a safe and inclusive environment. ​ ​ ​ What Westall Primary School is doing to prevent racism   Westall Primary School follows the Department of Education’s Preventing and Addressing Racism in Schools Policy. We are building a culturally safe school with inclusive learning for everyone by working with staff, students, families, carers and communities. We will: provide programs that teach about and celebrate diversity, inclusion and the impact of racism to build understanding and empathy use practices that support all students to thrive implement anti-racism efforts to prevent and address racism effectively make sure everyone feels safe, with clear and accessible pathways to report racism ​ ​ ​ What to do if your child experiences or witnesses racism at school ​ If your child experiences or witnesses racism or religious discrimination at school, please let us know. You can tell your child’s teacher or any of the following school staff members: Principal or Assistant Principal ​ ​ ​ Report Racism hotline ​ If you don’t feel comfortable reporting racism to school, or you are not happy with the school’s response, you can report racism to: the Department of Education’s Report Racism hotline via email report.racism@education.vic.gov.au or phone 1800 722 476 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Inc. (VAEAI) via email vaeai@vaeai.org.au or phone 03 9481 0800 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC) online, via email complaints@veohrc.vic.gov.au or phone 1300 292 153 (Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm). For additional support following an incident of racism: First Nations students, staff or families can contact Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Inc. (VAEAI) Jewish students, staff or families can contact the Jewish Community Council of Victoria Muslim students, staff or families can contact the Islamic Council of Victoria   For more information about how to report racism to the school, and to get information in community languages, visit this website: Report racism or religious discrimination in schools. If you need an interpreter to call the school, please use the details available at: Guide for Families: How to use an interpreter to contact your school. ​ ​ ​ How Westall Primary School will respond to racism ​ When you report a racist incident, Westall Primary School will: take your report seriously and act quickly give you ongoing support investigate and respond safely and appropriately  keep you informed, while respecting privacy review the incident to help avoid it from happening again. ​

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