We take our responsibility to protect children seriously.  All staff are expected to promote child safety by having a clear understanding of their legal child protection responsibilities and act in accordance with those responsibilities. 

In particular Eileen O’Connor Catholic School will: 

  • Maintain professionalism in our interactions with children at all times by exercising appropriate duty of care and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries. 
  • Follow an established process to address allegations of inappropriate behaviour by staff towards children. 
  • Ensure all people working in our school, including parent volunteers, are appropriately screened for working with children. 
  • Respond appropriately when we suspect a child is at risk of significant harm due to possible abuse or neglect by a parent/carer or other adult. 

These documents outline the Diocesan leadership and governance practices associated with embedding a culture of safety and care across the communities of Broken Bay.