Policies & Child Safety

We place the highest priority on the safety of children. Our policies ensure that we always have the correct practices in place and that our staff is trained to deal with a range of scenarios. Both our policies and teacher training are always all kept up to date, putting the children's well-being above all else.

The policies adopted by Box Hill South Pre-school sit within the National Quality Framework, National Regulations and the National Law. All policies are approved and adopted by the Committee of Management.

Educational Program

Inclusion and Equity

Acceptance and Refusal of Authorisations

Administration of First Aid

Administration of Medication

Anaphylaxis and Allergic Reactions

Asthma

Child Safe Environment and Wellbeing

Dealing with Infection Diseases

Dealing with Medical Conditions

Delivery and Collection of Children

Diabetes

Emergency and Evacuation

Epilepsy and Seizures

eSafety for Children

Excursions and Service Events

Family Violence Support

Food Safety

Hygiene

Incident, Injury, Trauma and Illness

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Nutrition, Oral Health and Active Play

Road Safety Education and Safe Transport

Safe Arrival of Children

Sleep and Rest

Sun Protection

Supervision of Children

Tobacco, E-Cigarettes, Alcohol and Other Drugs

Water Safety

Environmental Sustainability

Occupational Health and Safety

Code of Conduct

Determining Responsible Person

Participation of Volunteers and Students

Staffing

Interaction with Children

Enrolment and Orientation Free Kinder

Compliments and Complaints

Fees Free Kindergarten

Governance and Management of the Service

Information Communication Technology

Occupational Violence and Aggression

Prevention of Harassment and Bullying

Privacy and Confidentiality

Staff Grievances

Staff Recruitment

Whistleblower

New Child Safe Standards Information for Parents

From July 1 2022 the Child Safe Standards have changed. If you would like to find out more about these changes and what this means for your child information can be found at the Commission for Children and Young People

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Box Hill South is committed to the safety and well-being of all children and young people. This will be the primary focus of our care and decision-making.

Box Hill South Pre-School has zero tolerance for child abuse.

Box Hill South Pre-School is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. Particular attention will be paid to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as the safety of children with a disability.

Every person involved in Box Hill South Pre-School has a responsibility to understand the important and specific role he/she plays individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all children and young people is at the forefront of all they do and every decision they make.

IN ITS PLANNING, DECISION-MAKING, AND OPERATIONS BOX HILL SOUTH PRE-SCHOOL WILL:

Take a preventative, proactive, and participatory approach to child safety;
Value and empower children to participate in decisions that affect their lives;
Foster a culture of openness that supports all persons to safely disclose risks of harm to children
Respect diversity in cultures and child-rearing practices while keeping child safety paramount;
Provide written guidance on appropriate conduct and behavior towards children;
Engage only the most suitable people to work with children and have high-quality staff and volunteer supervision and professional development;
Ensure children know whom to talk with if they are worried or are feeling unsafe and that they are comfortable and encouraged to raise such issues;
Report suspected abuse, neglect, or mistreatment promptly to the appropriate authorities;
Share information appropriately and lawfully with other organizations where the safety and well-being of children are at risk; and
Value the input of and communicate regularly with families and carers.”