BRIGHTON SECONDARY COLLEGE POLICIES
A school council is responsible for developing particular policies to reflect the school’s values and support the school’s broad direction, as outlined in its strategic plan. Legislation and Departmental imperatives require councils to develop some policies, and they may develop other policies to address local needs. The Brighton Secondary College Council reviews the College’s policies regularly to ensure that they remain relevant and valid. The day-to-day operational policies and procedures in schools are managed by the principal and staff.
School council policy documents are made available to the school community as a means to clarify functions and responsibilities, manage change, promote consistency, meet standards and make decision-making transparent.
2018 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY
ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION POLICY: 2019
BULLYING PREVENTION/ANTI-BULLYING AND HARASSMENT POLICY: 2017-2020
HEALTH CARE NEEDS POLICY: 2019
PERSONAL PROPERTY POLICY:2019-2022
PHOTOGRAPHING, FILMING AND RECORDING STUDENTS POLICY: 2018-2021
RESPECT FOR SCHOOL STAFF – 2018-2021
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & WELLBEING POLICY: 2017-2020
STUDENT MOBILE PHONE & ELECTRONIC DEVICES POLICY: 2018-2020
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION & TRAINING (DET) POLICIES
The Department of Education & Training provide a framework of policies known as the School Policy Advisory Guide which details policies that determine governance of state schools. College Council supplement this Guide with additional policies to meet the individual needs of our College.
CHILD SAFE STANDARDS – CREATING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT
CHILD SAFE STANDARDS – COLLEGE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT
CHILD SAFE STANDARDS – CODE OF CONDUCT 2016-2018
CHILD SAFE INCIDENT REPORT PRO-FORMA
STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFETY
Brighton Secondary College is committed to safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. This will be the primary focus of our care and decision-making. Brighton Secondary College has zero tolerance for child abuse.
Brighton Secondary College is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. Particular attention will be paid to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as the safety of children with a disability.
Every person involved in Brighton Secondary College has a responsibility to understand the important and specific role they play individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all children and young people is at the forefront of all they do and every decision they make.
In its planning, decision-making and operations Brighton Secondary College will:
- Take a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety;
- Value and empower children to participate in decisions which affect their lives;
- Foster a culture of openness that supports all persons to safely disclose risks of harm to children;
- Respect diversity in cultures and child rearing practices while keeping child safety paramount;
- Provide written guidance on appropriate conduct and behaviour towards children;
- Engage only the most suitable people to work with children and have high quality staff and volunteer supervision and professional development;
- Ensure children know who to talk with if they are worried or are feeling unsafe, and that they are comfortable and encouraged to raise such issues;
- Report suspected abuse, neglect or mistreatment promptly to the appropriate authorities;
- Share information appropriately and lawfully with other organisations where the safety and wellbeing of children is at risk; and
- Value the input of and communicate regularly with families and carers.
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120 Marriage Road
Brighton East, Vic 3187
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+61 3 9592 7488
+61 3 9592 5724
brighton.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au
Bob Stewart: +61 3 9036 7383
