All children and young people have the right to protection in their best interests.
Drysdale Primary School understands the important role our school plays in protecting children from abuse
including:
- Physical abuse
- Sexual abuse (including sexual exploitation)
- Family violence
- Emotional abuse
- Neglect (including medical neglect)
- Grooming
The staff at Drysdale Primary School are required by law to comply with various child safety reporting obligations. For detailed information about each obligation, please refer to Identifying and Responding to All Forms of Abuse in Victorian Schools
DPS Child Safety – Responding and Reporting Obligations Policy (2021)