A process for the prevention of child abuse is implemented, and a procedure for responding to suspected child abuse is followed when required.

Documentation required#

1. A written child protection policy that contains:

• provisions for the service’s identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect
• information about the practices the service employs to keep children safe from abuse and neglect, and
• information about how the service will respond to suspected child abuse and neglect.

2. A procedure that sets out how the service will identify and respond to suspected child abuse and/or neglect.

Guidance#

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust can provide guidance on how to comply.

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