{"id":1227,"date":"2026-06-11T09:48:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T23:48:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brisbanepolishschool.org.au\/?page_id=1227"},"modified":"2026-07-01T09:04:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T23:04:44","slug":"child-safe-standards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/brisbanepolishschool.org.au\/pl_pl\/child-safe-standards\/","title":{"rendered":"Child Safe Standards"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-palette-color-2-color\">Child Safe Standards<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Child Safe Commitment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our school is committed to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Promoting the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintaining a culture of child safety throughout the organisation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meeting the Queensland Child Safe Standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recruiting and supporting suitable volunteers and teachers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensuring all relevant adults hold valid Blue Cards where required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing clear procedures for reporting concerns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Listening to children and respecting their rights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continually reviewing and improving our child safety practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our Child Safety Documents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Queensland Child Safe Standards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our school implements the Queensland Child Safe Standards, which help organisations create environments where children are safe and feel safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Standards include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leadership, governance and culture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children&#8217;s participation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Families and communities are informed and involved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equity is upheld and diverse needs respected<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People working with children are suitable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Processes to respond to complaints and concerns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Staff and volunteers are equipped with knowledge and skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical and online environments promote safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continuous improvement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Policies and procedures document child safe practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Child Safety Documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please read our child safety documents below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/brisbanepolishschool.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Policies-and-Procedures-Child-Safe.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Osadzone z Policies and Procedures (Child Safe).\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-7b41890e-7333-4641-afff-a1ec6fe8f55b\" href=\"https:\/\/brisbanepolishschool.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Policies-and-Procedures-Child-Safe.pdf\">Policies and Procedures (Child Safe)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/brisbanepolishschool.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Policies-and-Procedures-Child-Safe.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-7b41890e-7333-4641-afff-a1ec6fe8f55b\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blue Card Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our teachers and volunteers who require a Blue Card comply with Queensland&#8217;s Working with Children Check requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reporting a Child Safety Concern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a child involved in our school, please contact us immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All concerns are treated seriously, confidentially and in accordance with our Child Safe Policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a child is in immediate danger, call 000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parents and Families<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parents and carers play an important role in creating a safe learning environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We encourage families to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read our Child Safe Policies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speak with teachers or committee members if they have concerns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage children to speak up if something makes them uncomfortable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work together with us to promote respectful behaviour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children&#8217;s Rights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every child attending our school has the right to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feel safe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be listened to.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be treated fairly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn in a respectful environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be protected from abuse, bullying and discrimination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask for help from trusted adults.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Continuous Improvement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Child safety is an ongoing commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Management Committee regularly reviews our policies, procedures, training and practices to ensure we continue to meet legislative requirements and provide the safest possible environment for every child entrusted to our care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">External Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Queensland Family and Child Commission \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qfcc.qld.gov.au\">https:\/\/www.qfcc.qld.gov.au<\/a><br>Queensland Child Safe Standards \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qfcc.qld.gov.au\/childsafe\">https:\/\/www.qfcc.qld.gov.au\/childsafe<\/a><br>Blue Card Services Queensland \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qld.gov.au\/bluecard\">https:\/\/www.qld.gov.au\/bluecard<\/a><br>National Office for Child Safety \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.childsafety.gov.au\">https:\/\/www.childsafety.gov.au<\/a><br>Australian Human Rights Commission \u2013 Children&#8217;s Rights \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/humanrights.gov.au\">https:\/\/humanrights.gov.au<\/a><br>eSafety Commissioner \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esafety.gov.au\">https:\/\/www.esafety.gov.au<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Child Safe Standards Our Child Safe Commitment Our school is committed to: Queensland Child Safe Standards Our school implements the Queensland Child Safe Standards, which help organisations create environments where 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