Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
Child Safety Standards
Somerville Primary School is a Child Safe Community
At Somerville Primary School we promote acceptance of diversity in a welcoming environment.
In particular Somerville Primary School:
- Has zero tolerance for child abuse.
- Is committed to providing a safe environment for all children.
- Has systems to protect children from abuse and will take all allegations and concerns very seriously and responds to them consistently in line with our school’s policies and procedures.
- Actively works to listen and empower children.
- Promotes the cultural safety, participation and empowerment of aboriginal children.
- Promotes the cultural safety, participation and empowerment of children from culturally/linguistically diverse backgrounds.
- Ensures all children with a disability are safe and can participate accordingly.