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Introductory Self-Assessment Tool for Organisations
Introduction
This document is a valuable resource for organisations working with children, providing guidelines and tools to ensure child safety through regular reviews, accessible policies, and comprehensive self-assessment.
Summary
This tool helps organisations assess their child safety policies and practices, identify areas for improvement, and commit to future actions. It covers leadership, decision-making, community engagement, equity, staff support, complaint response, education, and safety in physical and online environments.
Benefits for Volunteer Organisations
The document provides a structured approach to child safety, helping volunteer organisations and volunteer management practitioners ensure a safe environment for children. It aids in identifying gaps and planning improvements, ensuring comprehensive child safety practices.
Application
Volunteer organisations can use this resource to regularly review and improve their child safety practices, document and communicate policies effectively, and ensure all staff and volunteers are well-informed and compliant with these policies.
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