Child Safe Standard 2
STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFETY
Mayfield Childcare Limited, its Board, Management, Employees, Volunteers and Contractors are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Mayfield Childcare Limited its Board, Management, Employees, Volunteers and Contractors have a zero tolerance for child abuse. Our commitment is to:
Maintain child safety
and wellbeing as an embedded practice in our organisational leadership, governance and culture where every person involved in Mayfield Childcare Limited has an understanding of the important and specific role he/she plays 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.
Ensuring the cultural safety of Aboriginal children, the cultural safety of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.
Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of those who are unable to live at home, are le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex children and young people.
Support families and communities being informed and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing.
Provide a physical and online environment that promote safety and wellbeing where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. Our actions will be:
To develop and maintain targeted policies, procedures and training that supports Mayfield Childcare Limited, its Board, Management, Employees, Volunteers and Contractors to implement these commitments.
To take a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety which recognises and encompasses, regulatory and law requirements.
To create environments where all children and young people have a voice and are listened to, their views are respected and they contribute to how their world is influenced.
To engage only the most suitable people to work with children and have high quality staff and volunteer supervision and professional development;
To 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;
To respect diversity in cultures and child rearing practices while keeping child safety paramount;
To support all families through collaboration and support from the community. All employees, volunteers and contractors have an obligation to report suspected cases of child abuse in accordance with Company Policies, Procedures and Guidelines. Beliefs and Values
We have a commitment to provide quality service which fosters an attitude of mutual respect, open relationships and support between staff, children, families and Early Learning Kinders management. We are committed to our environment, where children play an active role and contribute to a sustainable future. Inclusion
Children and families will be encouraged to participate in the service according to their needs, interests and opportunities with acknowledgement and respect for their unique abilities, interests, cultural, religious and linguistic backgrounds. We will provide an environment which supports meaningful learning and inclusion of children with additional needs. Safe & Healthy Environment
We ensure the provision of a safe, secure, hygienic and positive environment for children, families and staff, thus promoting trust, familiarity and exploration of learning. Curriculum
We will provide an educational program based on ‘Belonging, Being & Becoming: The Early Years Framework’. Children will be treated as individuals and supported to learn through play, interact with others and to be involved in decision making processes. Programs will be meaningful and take into account the different abilities, interests and strengths of children, thus improving educational and developmental outcomes. Relationships
We will work in partnership with families, recognising and respecting their individual parenting practices and beliefs. We commit to a professional workplace where staff value and respect one another together with each person’s contribution to building and maintaining a cohesive team. We aim to develop and maintain strong links within the local community by acknowledging and incorporating available resources.
