Marian College holds the care, safety and wellbeing of all children and young people as a central and fundamental responsibility.We affirm the inherent dignity of every young person and their right to be respected, nurtured and safeguarded by all members of our community.
As a Kildare Ministries school in the Brigidine tradition, Marian College is committed to:
- upholding a culture of ‘no tolerance’ for child abuse
- listening to, valuing and empowering children and young people
- ensuring the safety, participation and wellbeing of every student
- fostering environments where students feel safe, respected and able to flourish.
The Child Safeguarding Policy demonstrates Marian College's strong commitment to creating and maintaining a child safe and child-friendly environment, and to complying with the Victorian Child Safe Standards (Child Safe Standards) and non-government school registration requirements relevant to child safety and wellbeing. It summarises the policies and practices that we have developed to keep our students safe, including from abuse or other harm.
VCEA School Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
National Catholic Safeguarding Standards
This Child Safety Code of Conduct outlines appropriate standards of behaviour for all adults towards students. The Code serves to protect students, reduce any opportunities for abuse or harm to occur, and promote child safety in the College environment. It provides guidance on how to best support students and how to avoid or better manage difficult situations.
Marian College also has a student friendly version of the Child Safeguarding Policy. This is a summary of the Child Safeguarding Policy that has been written using language more accessible for students.