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Child Safety

Renown is committed to the safety and well-being of all children. We are dedicated to adhering to and upholding the Child Safe Standards and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. 

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​​Renown Kindergarten​ Child Safety Values:  

  • is committed to the rights of all children to feel safe, and be safe at all times, including: 

  • promoting the cultural safety and well-being of Aboriginal children 

  • promoting the cultural safety and well-being of children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds 

  • promoting the safety and well-being of children with a disability 

  • promoting the (right to) safety and wellbeing of trans and gender diverse children and their families in ECEC settings 

  • ensuring that LGBTIQ+ children and families feel included 

  • promotes the culture of child safety and wellbeing within the service 

  • values, respects and cares for children 

  • fosters opportunities for each child to participate, express their views and to learn and develop 

  • always acts in the best interests of each child and has zero tolerance of child abuse 

  • takes all reasonable steps to ensure the health, safety and well-being of children at all times, whilst also promoting their learning and development 

Renown staff members undergo regular professional learning and development to ensure we maintain the highest standards of child safety and protection. These same priorities are extended to our casual and extracurricular teachers

Safe Use of Digital Devices

Photography, Recording & Device Use Onsite

  • Families and visitors are not permitted to take photos or recordings on site.

  • Families are asked to refrain from using personal devices while at the kindergarten.

  • Signage reinforcing these rules has been placed around the kindergarten.

  • Amendments to excursion procedures are communicated to families.​​

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Staff Device Use and Boundaries

Strict expectations regarding staff device usage are reinforced at Renown

  • Renown Kindergarten adheres to the National Model Code

  • Staff must keep personal mobile phones locked away during sessions.

  • Exceptions for carrying personal devices are granted in exceptional circumstances, and approved by the Nominated Supervisor

  • Renown provides three Renown owned mobile phones for internal communication, and emergency scenarios that families can also contact. 

  • Staff also use six program iPads for documenting children.

    • These iPads and iPhones are the only devices permitted for recording or documentation.

    • They are routinely cleared of data to protect privacy.

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