Child protection: allegations against employees
This policy was consolidated with the Professional and ethical standards policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 29/08/2024.
Refer to the Responding to allegations against employees in the area of child protection procedures for instructions.
Document history
2024 Aug 29 – Child protection: allegations against employees policy consolidated with the Professional and ethical standards policy and removed from the policy library. Approved by Chief People Officer.
2023 Sept 29 - updated implementation document, Responding to allegations against employees in the area of child protection. Updated links and minor word changes at section 4 and 9.3.1 to align with the introduction of the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022.
2021 Oct 11 - updated the policy statement and its implementation document- Responding to allegations against employees in the area of child protection, to:
- align with legislative changes that are in operation
- simplify the language and processes
- refer to the Children's Guardian's definitions rather than reproducing them within the procedures.
Retired the implementation document 'Procedures for the Local Management of Less Serious Allegations in the Area of Child Protection Against DET Employees' as the process no longer applies.
2020 Aug 21 - updated contact details and formatting.
Changes relate primarily to updating the name of the department and departmental positions.
2010 - updated to reflect legislative changes.
2005 - updated to reflect legislative changes.
Superseded documents
Changes to Child Protection Legislation and Subsequent Reporting of Child Protection.
Leading and Managing a School.
Matters Relating to Departmental Employees.
Policy for Protecting Children and Young People.
Professional Responsibilities of Teachers.
Revised Procedures for Reporting Concerns about Suspected Risk of Harm to Children and Young People.