Child Safety and Village Early Education

Village Early Education is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We understand
our responsibilities and statutory duty of care to comply with both the Victorian Child Safe Standards and the
Reportable Conduct Scheme and build our capacity as an organisation to prevent and respond to allegations of
child abuse.

Our Service is committed to implementing and abiding by our Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy that reflects the
Victorian Child Safe Standards (2022). It emphasises our zero tolerance for child abuse and raises awareness
about the importance of child safety in our organisation and our communities, which is essential for promoting
healthy and safe learning environments for children.

Village Early Education is dedicated to protecting children from abuse and neglect and promotes a child safe environment which maintains children’s wellbeing. We adhere to our comprehensive Child Protection Policy and
recognise, understand and actively follow our mandatory reporting responsibilities to protect children from
physical, sexual, emotional and psychological abuse and neglect.

As an organisation, we are dedicated to promoting cultural safety for Aboriginal children, cultural safety for
children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for
children with a disability. We value diversity and do not tolerate any discriminatory practices.

Village Early Education is dedicated to the highest standard of child safety, providing a safe and nurturing
environment for all children. Our commitment to ongoing professional development regarding Child Safety and
Safeguarding for employees will increase and maintain their ability to distinguish and respond to situations of
abuse and neglect, ensuring employees are responsive to their responsibilities in keeping children safe.

We are committed to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and the United Nations
International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) guidelines. Children should be protected from abuse, neglect,
and exploitation. We take a holistic approach to protect the safety of every child enrolled. In addition to creating
a safe and secure environment, this involves promoting positive behavior, emotional support, and ensuring
appropriate adult-child interactions. We strive to provide children in our care with social and emotional support,
teaching them self-awareness and encouraging them to recognise their emotions and those of others. This
approach is designed to promote trust, respect, and cooperation among children and adults alike.

As educators we listen to and empower children to act on any concerns, they or others may raise which is
reflective in our policies and procedures.