The introduction of Child Safe Standards form part of the Victorian Governments response to the recommendations of the ‘Betrayal of Trust’ report which found that more must be done to prevent and respond to child abuse.

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As a result of the increased scrutiny around universal child safety, a Ministerial Order was enacted (MO 1359). This order is supported by Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS), Victorian Catholic Education Authority (VCEA) and the Department of Education. The order requires that all schools meet the eleven standards and have policies and procedures in place to meet the requirements.

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St Agnes' Primary School is committed to policies and procedures that have a central focus on Child Safety and practices that support the ongoing safety and well-being of all children. These policies and procedures can be accessed below.

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