Description
This session will look at staff Code of Conduct with specific reference to Child Protection, as is a requirement under the Registration Standards for Non-Government Schools in Western Australia. The staff code of conduct must be compliant with the requirements of the prevention of child abuse (Standard 12) and the session will unpack the required content in relation to the distinctions between grooming and sexual abuse and the clear delineation of student and staff boundaries. We will discuss the value of thorough implementation and why simple provision of copies of the Code of Conduct to staff is deemed not to adequately demonstrate compliance (Standard 4.4).
Due to the subject matter, children (under 18 years) are not permitted to attend.
Presenters
Lynne Nixon (AISWA Staff)
Consultant | Child Protection
Over many years, Lynne has gained extensive experience in both education and small business ownership. Her teaching career in NSW and WA spans early childhood, primary, and lower secondary classrooms, as well as special needs education and music. She has also held school leadership roles, including Principal of an independent school in WA. In addition, Lynne has supported and mentored school leaders and assisted schools through the school registration process.
Since joining AISWA in 2017, Lynne has demonstrated her passion for supporting schools in the areas of special needs education and child protection. Her roles have included Inclusive Education Consultant and Coordinator, and she currently serves as a Child Protection Consultant.
In her current role, Lynne provides guidance and support to all AISWA schools in the areas of child safety and protection. She is the key contact for inquiries related to child abuse, including mandatory reporting, and delivers a variety of training programs focused on preventing and responding to child abuse, ensuring schools meet registration requirements.
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Segments
Staff Code of Conduct
Date / Time
31 May 2018 Starts: 09:00 Finishes: 11:00Delivery Format : In Person