Alfred Academy

Alfred Academy ELC is committed to providing a safe, respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment where all children are protected from harm, abuse, and neglect. We uphold the rights, wellbeing, and dignity of every child and always act in their best interests.

This Statement of Commitment applies to all educators, leaders, volunteers, students, contractors, families, and anyone acting on behalf of Alfred Academy ELC.
All team members are expected to maintain professional and respectful relationships with children and families, support inclusion and cultural safety, respect confidentiality, and follow all child protection laws, policies, and procedures.

 
All educators and staff have a legal and ethical responsibility to protect children from harm. Any concerns, suspicions, observations, or disclosures relating to abuse or neglect must be reported immediately in line with Alfred Academy ELC’s reporting procedures and mandatory reporting obligations.

 
Staff are also required to intervene if they witness unsafe, inappropriate, or prohibited behaviour. Prohibited behaviour includes any form of physical, emotional, psychological, or sexual harm to a child, grooming behaviours, discrimination, intimidation, verbal abuse, corporal punishment, neglect, or failure to report child safety concerns.
Staff and volunteers must never misuse their position of trust or act in any way that could place a child at risk. When responding to a child’s disclosure of abuse, educators must listen calmly and respectfully, reassure the child that they are believed and not at fault, and explain that the information may need to be shared to help keep them safe. Children must always be treated with care, empathy, and respect.

 
All educators and team members are required to read, understand, and comply with this Statement of Commitment during orientation and through ongoing annual reviews. Breaches of this commitment may result in disciplinary action, legal consequences, or termination of employment.