Grovedale West Primary School is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all children and adhering to the Child Safe Standards.

School staff by law are required to Mandatory Report concerns or disclosures regarding the physical, emotional and safety wellbeing of children.

Child safety and wellbeing at Grovedale West Primary School : information for families and the school community

The Victorian Government has announced new Child Safe Standards to further strengthen child safety across organisations, including schools. The new standards recognise the critical importance of families and the broader school community in maintaining and promoting child safety and wellbeing.

Our child safety and wellbeing policies outline the measures and strategies we have in place to support, promote and maintain the safety and wellbeing of our students: (see Policy section)

• Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy
• Child Safety Code of Conduct
• Child Safety Responding and Reporting Obligations Policy and Procedure
• Complaints Policy
• Student Wellbeing and Engagement Policy
• Bullying Prevention Policy
• Volunteers Policy
• Visitors Policy
• Digital Learning Policy

As valuable partners in promoting and maintaining child safety and wellbeing at Grovedale West Primary School we welcome and encourage your feedback.

If you have any suggestions, comments or questions in relation to our child safe policies and practices, please contact the Principal or Assistant Principal.

Inclusion and Wellbeing

The school has the following Inclusion and wellbeing supports in place.

• Inclusion Leader
• Staff trained in Inclusion Education
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader
• School Chaplain
• Classroom Learning Assistants
• School Tutors

Communication with parents

• Transition meetings on entry to school to enable the parent to share their knowledge of their child and any current supports.
• Regular Student Support Group meeting for students who have individual learning plans, setting goals with the support of the parent.
• Parent meetings when required
• Regular phone or face to face communication if required
• Use of SeeSaw to celebrate the students learning
• Care team meeting with external providers if required
• Links to external support agencies if required
• Referral support for parents seeking guidance.

The school's Mental health and Wellbeing Leader and School Chaplain provide a range of support for students and families.

• Parent information sessions
• Pastoral care at point of need
• Support for new students transitioning into the school
• Friendship support
• Transition support between levels.
• Identification of support services to assist students and families
• Assistance for parents with students experiencing chronic absenteism, linking to support agencies.