Child Safe.

This section includes information for our school community about our commitment to Child Safe Policies and Processes. Richmond High School is committed to child safety. Our school values describe that children should be safe in all school environments and outside school hours when in our care and we have zero tolerance for child abuse.

Safe Environment.

The Child Safe Standards require schools to have strategies to embed in their school a culture of child safety. As a school we play a critical role in protecting children. The information on this page explains how we create a child safe environment, identify and report signs of abuse and our commitment to Child Safety. All staff, volunteers and school council members of our school are expected to observe child safe principles and expectations for appropriate behaviour towards and in the company of children.

The Victorian Government is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. The Child Safe Standards are compulsory minimum standards for all Victorian early childhood services and schools, to ensure they are well prepared to protect children from abuse and neglect.

Students have access to our school at key times with the use of their Compass Card. This is a key safety support of our students. The North Door is available 15 minutes before school, at recess, lunch and club times. Our system is sophisticated, and as children get older access will be allowed to other doors and times.

It is IMPORTANT that at no time should students be convinced to allow adults or students from other schools into our school. All visitors MUST come through Reception. Our doors are clearly marked to show this.

Students should take a ‘stranger danger approach’ if asked to allow an adult access through a door. If this ever occurs report to the nearest teacher or Reception immediately.

Parents, can you please speak to your child about this? This is a key part of our Child Safe Commitment.

The Child Safety Officer at Richmond High School is the Assistant Principal James Taylor.

Related Documentation.

As valuable partners in promoting and maintaining child safety and wellbeing at Richmond High School we welcome and encourage your feedback.

If you have any suggestions, comments or questions in relation to our child safe policies and practices, please contact Richmond High School at richmond.hs@education.vic.gov.au or by phone on 03 8396 6399.

Child Safety Code of Conduct Policy

Student Wellbeing and Engagement Policy

Statement of Values and School Philosophy

Inclusion and Diversity Policy

Digital Learning Policy

Complaints Policy

Child Safety Responding and Reporting

Bullying Prevention Policy

Parent Payment Arrangements

Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy

Volunteers Policy

Aboriginal Learning, Wellbeing and Safety Action Plan

Camps and Excursions Policy

Duty of Care Policy

First Aid Policy

Health Care Needs Policy

Medication Policy

Visitors Policy

Supervision Policy

Mobile Phone Policy