Jacaranda Preschool Commitment to Child Safety
At Jacaranda Preschool, we are dedicated to the safety, wellbeing, and development of all
children in our care. Our commitment is guided by the following principles:
1. Innovate, Inspire, and Promote Standards of Excellence
We are committed to innovating, inspiring, and promoting the highest standards of child safety
and wellbeing through our leadership, governance, and culture. We collaborate and share our
knowledge, skills, and wisdom to always act in the best interests of children.
2. Empowering Children
We empower children to understand their rights and to have a voice in decisions that affect their
lives. We ensure they feel safe, nurtured, valued, and heard in all aspects of their learning and
care.
3. Informing and Involving Families and Communities
Our approach to child safety and wellbeing places children and families at the centre of
everything we do. We actively involve and inform families and our community to ensure a shared
commitment to child safety.
4. Respecting Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to upholding diversity and inclusion. We recognise the vulnerable nature of all
children, particularly those at risk, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children,
children with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and children with disabilities. We
ensure that every child’s unique needs are respected and supported.
5. Recruiting and Employing Suitable People
We carefully recruit and employ only the most suitable people to work with children, ensuring
they share our values for child safety and wellbeing. We support our staff to put these values into
practice in their daily work.
6. Responding to Safety Concerns
In all matters concerning the safety and wellbeing of children, we prioritise the best interests of
the child. We act swiftly and responsibly in addressing any concerns or complaints related to
child safety.
7. Educating and Training Our Staff
We equip our staff and volunteers with the necessary knowledge, skills, and awareness to
maintain child safety and wellbeing through ongoing education and training.
8. Providing Safe Environments
We are committed to providing safe physical and online environments that allow children to
explore, play, discover, and learn with confidence, ensuring their safety at all times.
9. Pursuing Excellence in Policies and Procedures
We strive for excellence by regularly reviewing and improving our policies and procedures to
ensure they reflect best practices in child safety.
10. Documenting Child Safety
We ensure our policies and procedures are well-documented, transparent, and clearly outline
how we keep children safe.