Purpose
To protect the safety and wellbeing of students, families and community members involved in our programs.
Scope
All staff, contractors, volunteers, students, families and visitors at Land & Legacy Academy sites and programs.
Policy statement
Land & Legacy Academy maintains a child-safe environment that honours cultural safety and the rights of every child.
Guiding principles
Cultural safety alongside child safety Respect for Traditional Custodians Free, prior and informed engagement with families
Roles and responsibilities
Head of Academy: accountable owner Child Safety Officer: reporting and liaison All staff: immediate reporting of concerns
Required procedures
Working-with-children checks; cultural-safety induction; incident reporting via the Child Safety Officer within 24 hours.
Reporting obligations
Report to Queensland child-protection authorities where required.
Monitoring arrangements
Quarterly review by Head of Academy; annual external safeguarding audit.
Consequences of breach
Disciplinary action; mandatory reporting to authorities.
Exceptions
No exceptions that reduce child-safety obligations.
Jurisdiction compliance
Queensland child-protection legislation; Group Child Safety Standard GRP-CHS-001.
Alignment with our vision
Operationalises the organisational commitment to child safety and cultural respect at every Land & Legacy Academy site.
Related legislation and standards
Child Protection Act 1999 (Qld) Group Child Safety Standard GRP-CHS-001
Stakeholders
Students, families, staff, volunteers, Traditional Custodians