Child Safe Standards

Stepping Stones Early Learning Centre

The Child Safe Standards recommended by the Royal Commission provide a framework for making organisations safer for children. They have been accepted by the NSW government. Based on extensive research and consultation, the Standards provide tangible guidance for organisations to create cultures, adopt strategies and act to put the interests of children first, to keep them safe from harm.

Child Safe

Statement of Commitment

Stepping Stones is committed to child safety.

  • We want children to be safe, happy and empowered.
  • We support and respect all children, as well as our staff, educators and volunteers.
  • We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children.
  • We have zero tolerance of child abuse, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures.
  • We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety, which we follow rigorously
  • Stepping Stones is committed to preventing child abuse and identifying risks early and removing and reducing these risks.
  • Stepping Stones is committed to regularly training and educating educators, staff and volunteers on child abuse risks.
  • We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children, the cultural safety of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.
  • We have specific policies and procedures in place that support our educators, staff and volunteers to achieve these commitments.