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Our commitment to child safety

Growth Mindset Early Learning Centre is committed to creating safe, respectful and nurturing environments for every child. We embed the NSW Child Safe Standards across our organisation through robust recruitment practices, trained educators, secure environments and clear policies that prioritise children's wellbeing. We also empower children to understand their rights and speak up, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.

Child Safe Culture

We champion a child safe culture across our centres through the adoption of the NSW Child Safe Standards.
All employees, including support office team members, have completed mandatory Child Protection training.
Our Code of Conduct sets clear expectations around acceptable behaviours and attitudes.
Risk management strategies are adopted at all levels of our organisation and focus on preventing risks to children.
We continuously review our approach to child safety to ensure best practice at all times. Family feedback is encouraged.

Child Safe Recruitment

All employees undergo a rigorous recruitment screening process with a focus on child safety.
All employees hold a current, valid Working with Children Check.
New employees receive a thorough induction into our standards and their child safety responsibilities, including reporting obligations.
Each centre has its own Child Safety Ambassador who supports and guides the team to uphold child safety at all times.

Child Safe Environments

Environments are designed to remove child safety risks while still supporting a child's right to privacy.
Our centres have access security in place to control who enters the service at any time.
Technology is used in line with our child safe policies and procedures.

Child Safe Operational Practices

We have clear policies, procedures and guidelines around appropriate interactions with children.
All educators undertake a performance review process to ensure compliance with child safe expectations.
All complaints are taken seriously and are addressed with the child's interests being paramount.

Child Safety Informed Children

Our centres champion and implement the 52 articles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Children are taught Protective Behaviours, giving them a voice about their own bodies and their rights.
Children are consulted in decisions that affect them and are supported with techniques to advocate for themselves.

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Raising a concern

If you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child, speak with your centre director straight away — in person, by phone or by email. All concerns are documented, responded to promptly and, where required, reported to the relevant authorities. You can also contact the NSW Child Protection Helpline on 132 111 at any time. In an emergency, call 000.

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