Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Westgarth Kindergarten staff, volunteers, committee and community is committed to the wellbeing and safety of all children

Westgarth Kindergarten

has zero tolerance for child abuse
will actively work to listen to and empower children
has systems to protect children from abuse, will take all allegations and concerns very seriously and responds to them consistently in line with the organisation's policies and procedures
is committed to promoting cultural safety for Aboriginal children, cultural safety for children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds
to providing a safe environment for children with a disability

CURRENT POLICIES

New legislation governing Education and Care Services in Australia came into effect on 1 January 2012. So, in response to this, the Westgarth Kindergarten Committee of Management endorsed a full suite of new kindergarten policies developed in accordance with the legislative requirements and published them in the same year. Westgarth Kindergarten’s policies have been developed collaboratively with input from staff, parents, committee members and early childhood professionals and are scheduled for periodic review. Should you wish to see it, the Kinder Policy Manual is available for viewing at the kindergarten at any time.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AND PRACTICE

Learning Through Play

Assessment Through Learning Policy

CHILDREN'S HEALTH AND SAFETY

Healthy Lifestyle Policy

Hygiene and Food Safety Policy

Administration of Medication Policy

Administration of First Aid

Infectious Diseases and Immunisation Policy

Incident, Injury, Trauma and Illness Policy (including First Aid)

Dealing with Medical Conditions Policy

Asthma Management Policy