Understanding the 11 Child Safe Standards

Child Safe Standards Overview

• Child Safe Standards are designed to create safer environments for children and young people, ensuring their wellbeing in both physical and online settings.
• The 11 Standards collectively aim to enhance organizational practices that prioritize child safety.

Specific Standards

• One standard emphasizes the importance of maintaining environments—both physical and digital—that support the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
• Another standard mandates ongoing education and training for staff and volunteers, equipping them with the necessary skills to protect children and youth.
• A standard focuses on conducting regular reviews and improvements to the Child Safe Standards, ensuring they remain effective and up-to-date.
• Documentation of organizational practices regarding the safety of children and young people is mandated by one of the standards.

Purpose and Expression of Standards

• The primary purpose of the 11 Child Safe Standards is to provide a framework for organizations to ensure child safety and promote their rights.
• The 11 Child Safe Standards are expressed in a way that encourages organizations to embed child safety into their culture and everyday practices.

Empowerment of Children

• One standard specifically addresses the empowerment of children and young people by informing them about their rights and encouraging active participation in decision-making processes.

Goals of the Standards

• The overall aim of the 11 Child Safe Standards is to establish a safe, supportive, and abuse-free environment for all children and young people within organizations.