Every institution in Victoria offering services or amenities for children must adhere to Child Safe Standards. This mandate ensures the promotion of child safety, prevention of child abuse, and appropriate response to any allegations of such abuse.

A Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Templestowe Valley Primary School is committed to child safety and to the responsibility to keep children safe from harm. The school is committed to creating and maintaining a safe, supportive, and enriching learning environment that promotes inclusion and empowers students. All actions and decisions are guided by the school values of Honesty, Acceptance, Respect, and Responsibility.

The school has a zero tolerance of child abuse, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and consistently in line with the school’s robust policies and procedures – Child Safety Reporting Policy & Procedures and Child Safe – Four Critical Actions Child Abuse.

The school conducts annual training of staff – including the DET Mandatory Reporting module – to meet its legal and moral obligation to protect all children from harm.

The school is steadfast in supporting and respecting all children in its community, inclusive of those with a disability and those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander).

The Assistant Principal – Mr Rob Cretney – is the appointed TVPS Child Safe Officer.

To be endorsed by Templestowe Valley Primary School Staff and School Council, and published to the school community on an annual basis.