Edmund rice education australia policies

Our College

College Policies

St Edward’s College is an Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) governed school and as such is subject to policies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and students and to comply with government legislation.

Child Safeguarding Policy

St Edward’s is committed to the creation of a positive and robust child safeguarding culture, ensuring that all children and young people are safe and valued members of their school community. The purpose of this policy is to provide the overall framework for child safeguarding within EREA.

EREA Code of Conduct

The College’s child safety policies and procedures complements the EREA Code of Conduct which details, clarifies and affirms the standards of behaviour expected for members of the Edmund Rice Education Australia community, including members of the College community.

EREA Whistleblower Policy

Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) is committed to a culture of respect and ethical conduct in the way we work and relate to each other. We recognise the value of keeping the laws and standards that apply to us in our work and encourage everyone to report wrongdoing.

Guidelines for Whistleblower Policy

Whistleblower Protection Policy for Students and Parents

Pastoral Care Policy

Pastoral Care is defined as the provision schools make to ensure the emotional, physical and spiritual welfare of students
within their care. A successful pastoral policy means students feel safe, happy, involved and are performing to their full
potential.

Procedures for Managing Allegations of Staff Misconduct and Reportable Conduct

Complaints regarding allegations of staff misconduct and reportable conduct are managed in a different manner to other complaints received by the College.

Procedures for Managing Child Safety Incidents or Concerns at or Involving St Edward’s

Complaints about “child safety incidents or concerns” that are alleged to have occurred on St Edward’s premises or at St Edward’s events are managed in a different way

Complaints Handling Policy

To manage complaints effectively, we have established a Complaints Handling Program that meets our legislative and regulatory obligations

Enrolment Policy

This Policy & Procedures document sets out St Edward’s College’s (“the College”) expectations in regard to enrolment.