Protection from Harm Policy - Information for Parents / Guardians
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Introduction
Fraser Coast Anglican College has adopted the “Protection from Harm
of Students in Anglican Schools” Policy developed by the Anglican
Diocese of Brisbane, January 2005. Download the
Protection from Harm of Students in Anglican Schools Policy
(PDF 150 kb)
Information about the policy is contained in the Student Diary and
displayed in all classrooms to assist students in identifying harm,
inappropriate behaviour and abuse and gives guidance about the steps
they can take to get some help with reporting these matters.
Principles
The policy is based on the following principles:
- All student's have rights, including the right to privacy, personal safety, and respect.
- All appropriate measures will be taken to protect students from all forms of harm.
- Harmful acts by anyone in authority over a student or students are a breach of trust and professional misconduct – in addition to any breach of law.
- Any form of sexual behaviour by an adult worker to or with a student who comes under his/her care is always sexual abuse.
- All Workers have a responsibility to care for students who come under their care and to promote their best interest and well-being.
- Behaviour, both from the student and towards the student, that can be reasonably considered to indicate harm or an unacceptable risk of harm occurring, must be reported.
- Where, on the basis of all information available, it is believed that there is an unacceptable risk, a worker will not be permitted to continue to work is an position.
- In every preventative or protective action relating to harm, the total well being and the best interests of the student is the primary concern.
- Following the reporting of the information/allegation each worker who has access to information has an obligation to observe appropriate confidentiality.
- The victim and respondent will be kept informed of progress in resolving the complaint.
- All persons belonging to or associated with Fraser Coast Anglican College will be treated openly and transparently in accordance with this policy.
- The value of the family unit is to be respected but not to the detriment of the well-being and best interests of the child.
- All workers involved in situations where harm is disclosed or suspected, must be treated with natural justice, dignity, sensitivity and respect-including the alleged perpetrator.
- Proactive and reactive pastoral care structures will be in place in Anglican Schools.
- Anglican schools will cooperate with relevant state authorities in matters of the protection of children and young people.
- Disciplinary action will be taken against anyone who harms a student.
Selection of Staff
All staff appointed to FCAC must have a police check which for
teachers is part of the teacher registration process and for all
other support and administration staff is part of the requirements
for the “Suitability Card for Child Related Employment” commonly
known as the “Blue Card” system which is issued by the Queensland
Commission for Children and Young People.
Parent Volunteers
The College is very ably supported in a wide variety of
co-curricular areas by our parent volunteers. It is a College
requirement that our parent volunteers possess the Suitability Card
for Child Related Employment.
Induction and Ongoing Training
New teaching and support staff appointed to Fraser Coast Anglican
College are required to undergo an induction program which includes
training in all aspects of the school’s Protection from Harm policy,
the school’s Bullying policy, the school’s Discrimination policy and
Workplace Health and Safety policy. All staff at FCAC receive
“refresher” training on an annual basis for all these policies.
Reporting Harm, Inappropriate Behaviour or Abuse
If, as a parent, you become aware of any matters of harm,
inappropriate behaviour or abuse that relate to any student or staff
member at FCAC you are strongly encouraged to report the matter to
the school. The school will follow the guidelines for reporting as
set down in the full policy (download the
Protection from Harm of Students in Anglican Schools Policy- 150 kb PDF) . You are encouraged to report your concerns to
one of the school safety officers or to one on the pastoral support
team listed below.
School Safety Officers
The school has appointed 2 primary and 2 secondary staff as school
safety officers to whom students can go to report situations of
harm, inappropriate behaviour or abuse. The safety officers receive
training in all aspects of the Protection from Harm policy.
The Primary Safety Officers are:
Mrs Lia Trevisan, Classroom Teacher and Mr Joe Wright, Classroom TeacherThe Secondary Safety Officers are:
Mrs Sheridan Fisher, School Counsellor and Mr Peter Smith, Andromeda Head of House
The Pastoral Support team
Other pastoral care staff to whom students and parents can report
harm, inappropriate behaviour or abuse include: Heads of House,
Chaplains, Directors of Students, Deputy Head of Primary, Head of
Primary, Deputy Principal, and the Principal.
Commitment to a “Safe” School
Fraser Coast Anglican College is fully committed to providing a
“safe” and supportive pastoral environment for all of our students.
All matters relating to the “Protection of Harm for Students” policy
will be dealt with in accordance with the processes outlined above.
Respect for the privacy and confidentiality of students and families
is paramount in our dealing with these serious matters. Students,
families and staff members will be supported through our pastoral
care system.
If you would like further information please contact the College Principal (Telephone: 0741 24 5411, Email: ).
Download
this
information as PDF - 16 kb
Download
Information for Students- PDF 14 kb
Download the
Protection from Harm of Students in Anglican Schools Policy-
150 kb PDF
See also the Anglican Church Protocol
Dealing With Complaints Of Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault Or Sexually
Inappropriate Behaviour - external link - 460 kb PDF
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