At Northcote Primary School, we aim to ensure every child is feeling good, functioning well, and has the skills and knowledge to help them thrive when faced with both challenges and opportunities. This means that student wellbeing is a priority in all that we do. We support student wellbeing by responding to each individual student’s needs, and by developing students who are motivated, engaged, and resilient, and who contribute to the well-being of others.
We have a zero-tolerance policy for bullying. We support our students to foster healthy friendships and relationships with their peers, build self-regulation strategies for coping with complex emotions, and engage in mindfulness activities to ensure all students are ready to learn.
We are large enough to offer our students a range of opportunities, whilst remaining small enough to allow us the chance of really getting to know every student and family. Students who have complex needs are supported with individual education plans or behaviour support plans, which are co-created with teachers and families and reviewed regularly.
Northcote Primary School is a Child Safe School. We have a firm commitment to uphold the Child Safe Standards and to embed a culture of child safety. Strategies that seek to prevent harm and neglect (including physical, sexual, emotional, neglect, racial and cultural or religious abuse) all contribute to a child safe culture. It is therefore critical that child safety is part of the everyday thinking and practice of all within the school community.
Protecting the safety and wellbeing of children enrolled at our school is our highest priority. Families put their trust in the staff, volunteers and external providers to keep their children safe as they learn and play. We know students learn best when they feel they are in a safe and supportive environment.
Our child safety and wellbeing policies outline the measures and strategies we have in place to support, promote and maintain the safety and wellbeing of our students.
Meeting the Standards is about considering the needs of all children, particularly those who may be vulnerable due to age, family circumstances, abilities, or indigenous, cultural or linguistic backgrounds. All members of our community share the responsibility for keeping our students safe so if you have concerns for a child’s safety you must take action.
As valuable partners in promoting and maintaining child safety and wellbeing at Northcote Primary School, we welcome and encourage your feedback.
If you have any suggestions, comments or questions in relation to our child safe policies and practices, please contact the Principal.
