School staff have a duty of care in relation to students. Principals, teachers and other staff working with students must take reasonable steps to minimise the risk of reasonably foreseeable harm, including by:
- providing suitable and safe premises
- providing an adequate system of student supervision
- undertaking risk assessments for school activities and events
- implementing strategies to prevent reasonably foreseeable injuries, whether physical or psychological, to students (including injuries suffered as a result of bullying)
- ensuring that appropriate medical assistance is provided to a sick or injured student
- ensuring the school complies with the Child Safe Standards
- taking other reasonable precautions to minimise the risk of child abuse by an individual associated with the school
- implementing relevant school policies
- managing employee recruitment, conduct and performance
CES Limited Duty of Care Framework
Duty of Care Statement
Anaphylaxis Management Policy
Asthma Management Policy
Student Bullying and Harassment Prevention Policy
Health & First Aid Policy
ICT Usage Policy
Occupational Health & Safety Policy
Supervision of Student Policy
Attendance Monitoring Policy
Asthma & Medication Administration