Vermont Primary School is committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people.

Child Safe Standards are compulsory minimum standards for all Victorian schools. The standards ensure that schools are prepared to protect children from abuse and neglect.

The 11 Child Safe Standards are:

1. Culturally safe environments
2. Leadership, governance & culture
3. Child and student empowerment
4. Family engagement
5. Diversity & equity
6. Suitable staff & volunteers
7. Complaints processes
8. Knowledge, skills & awareness
9. Physical & online environments
10. Review of safety practices
11. Implementation of safety practices

Our Child Safe and Wellbeing Policies outline the measures and strategies we have to support, promote and maintain the safety and wellbeing of our students. 

• Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy
• Child Safety Code of Conduct
• Child Safety Induction - Staff
• Child Safety Induction Pack - Volunteers
• Child Safe Standards Risk Register
• Child Safety Responding and Reporting Obligations Policy and Procedure
• Student Engagement and Wellbeing Policy
• Bullying Prevention and Response Policy
• Volunteers Policy

 Please click here to download the Child Safe Standards for Volunteers

• Digital Learning Policy
• Yard Duty and Supervision Policy

As valuable partners in promoting and maintaining child safety and wellbeing at Vermont Primary 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 our Principal, Jess Mann or Joy Cook (Assistant Principal and Child Safety Wellbeing Officer), via 9874 2511 or email vermont.ps@education.vic.gov.au