Keeping children safe, supported and empowered in our care.
At Caroline Springs Montessori, we are committed to ensuring that every child has the right to feel safe, secure, respected and valued within our environment.
The safety, wellbeing and welfare of every child in our care will always be our highest priority. We have a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and are committed to providing a safe, welcoming, inclusive and child-friendly environment where children feel comfortable to express themselves, explore, learn, play and be themselves.
All staff and educators at Caroline Springs Montessori are committed to promoting cultural safety and inclusion for children from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and children with disabilities.
We recognise that respecting diversity, promoting equity and creating an inclusive environment are essential to protecting the safety and wellbeing of all children.
We are also committed to ensuring that all staff and educators receive appropriate training and understand their responsibilities under the Victorian Child Safe Standards, including their obligations as mandatory reporters and their duty to act whenever there are concerns about a child’s safety or wellbeing.
We encourage families, educators and staff to learn more about child safety and the steps we take to protect children from harm. The following resources provide further information, guidance and training.
1. Child Safe Standards – Further Information
2. Organisations That Support Children’s Safety
3. Child Safety Training and Professional Development
At Caroline Springs Montessori, we believe that keeping children safe is a shared responsibility. We encourage all families, educators and staff to familiarise themselves with these resources and work together to create a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where every child feels protected, respected and supported.
