Risk of harm is minimised
Risk of harm as defined in the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 is minimised for boarders.
Evidence of compliance
A registered non-government school must have in place and implement policies and procedures to minimise the risk of harm including supervision, with specific reference to:
- identification of staff with allocated responsibility for students over a twenty-four (24) hour period
- procedures for monitoring the whereabouts of students over a twenty-four (24) hour period
- protocols and guidelines, including risk management, for boarders undertaking on-site and off-site activities
- protocols for leave and travel arrangements.