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Child Safety Requirements
Marymede Catholic College is committed to developing a culture to maintain the safety of each student in our care. At Marymede Catholic College we have a zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to acting in children’s best interests and keeping them safe from harm.
The College regards its child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance and as such, is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintain a child safe culture. All staff employed at Marymede Catholic College are required to abide by our Child Safe Policies and commit to our Child Safe Code of Conduct.
All staff of the College are expected to understand and realise child safety and wellbeing related policies and procedures including:
- MACS Code of Conduct
- Child Safety Code of Conduct
- Child Safety Policy
- Child Safety and Wellbeing Procedures
Staff are expected to take very seriously their responsibilities related to:
- care for children
- supervision of children
- maintaining professional boundaries with children
- Mandatory Reporting
- Reportable Conduct Scheme
- Being aware of potential signs of harm for children
- Information sharing
- Record keeping
Please be aware that all staff, contractors and volunteers are required to have working with child clearances (Working With Children Check or VIT Registration unless there is a valid exemption). This is sighted, verified and recorded.
All staff, contractors and volunteers are required to have proof of identity sighted prior to entering the Campuses of the College or engaging in child-related work.
Please be aware that essential or relevant qualifications, history of work involving children, and references addressing suitability for the job and working with children are collected and recorded for staff, contractors and volunteers.
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