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Our Policies

Our Policy Structure

At Global Village Learning, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of education and welfare for our community. Our policies are meticulously designed to align with the VRQA Minimum Standards requirements, ensuring that we not only meet but exceed the essential benchmarks for quality and safety in education. This commitment helps us create a secure and thriving environment where learning and innovation can flourish.

Global Village Learning is a Child Safe Community.

Ministerial Order No. 1359 sets out the specific action that schools need to take to meet the child safe standards.

To create and maintain a child safe school, we comply with the following standards.

  1. Culturally safe environments – Organisations establish a culturally safe environment in which the diverse and unique identities and experiences of Aboriginal children and young people are respected and valued.
  2. Leadership, governance and culture – Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture.
  3. Child and student empowerment – Children and young people are empowered about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously.
  4. Family engagement – Families and communities are informed, and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing.
  5. Diversity and equity – Equity is upheld and diverse needs respected in policy and practice.
  6. Suitable staff and volunteers – People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice.
  7. Complaints processes – Processes for complaints and concerns are child focused.
  8. Child safety knowledge, skills and awareness – Staff and volunteers are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children and young people safe through ongoing education and training.
  9. Child safety in physical and online environments – Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed.
  10. Review of child safety practices – Implementation of the Child Safe Standards is regularly reviewed and improved.
  11. Implementation of child safety practices – Policies and procedures document how the organisation is safe for children and young people.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Global Village Learning (GVL) is deeply committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all children, young people, and their families. As a child-safe organization, we strive to ensure that every student feels safe, respected, and heard. Our child-safe policies, strategies, and practices are designed to meet the diverse needs of all learners, fostering an environment where their participation is valued and their voices are integral to decisions affecting their lives.

At GVL, we have zero tolerance for child abuse and take proactive steps to identify and manage any risks of harm, both within and outside our school environment. We prioritize building positive relationships based on trust and respect, not only between students and adults but also among peers. In situations where child safety concerns arise, we act promptly and thoroughly to address them, ensuring a secure environment for all learners.

We pay particular attention to the safety needs of Aboriginal students, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, international students, students with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ students, and others who may be at risk. Any inappropriate or harmful behavior, including racism or homophobia, is not tolerated at our school, and such instances are met with appropriate actions to uphold our commitment to safety and inclusion.

Child safety is a shared responsibility at GVL, and every member of our community has a crucial role in promoting wellbeing and safety. If there are concerns about a child’s safety, we encourage all to promptly bring these to the attention of our Executive Director, Peter Hutton, or our Child Safety Champion, Maha Asif. We stand united in our mission to provide a safe, empowering, and supportive environment for every learner, living up to our vision of empowering learners to build communities that positively impact the world.

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Enrolment Enquiryemail hello@gvl.vic.edu.au

Empowering learners to build communities that positively impact the world.

Global Village Learning is a Child Safe School.

Contact

(03) 5428 4520
hello@gvl.vic.edu.au
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