Ascot Vale PS is committed to providing an environment where students are safe and feel safe. Our child safety framework includes policies, codes and procedures that explain how we support and maintain the safety and wellbeing of our students and protect them from harm. In 2026, AVPS will be undertaking comprehensive review of our Child Safe Standards, policies and procedures. Our students and families are important partners in this process. We welcome community feedback or ideas on ways we can improve our approach to child safety and wellbeing.

Please access and read our draft policies, below.

If you have any suggestions or comments about our policies, please:

• Complete the online form that was circulated via Compass
• or contact the office on 9370 6507
• or send an email to [email protected] 

AVPS DRAFT Child Safe Standards (and related policies) - Updated 12th, 22nd & 24th June, 2026 
Click links below to access documents​​​

• DRAFT ​Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy
• DRAFT CSS Code of Conduct 
• DRAFT Action Plan - Aboriginal Learning Wellbeing and Safety 
• DRAFT ​Child Abuse Policy (Including Grooming) - Idntification, response and procedures
• DRAFT ​Student Wellbeing & Engagement Policy
• DRAFT Bullying Prevention Policy
• Complaints Policy - Approved by the Principal 
• Visitors Policy - Approved by the Principal ​
• Volunteers Policy - Approved by the Principal 
• DRAFT ​Parent Disputes 

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Ascot Vale PS is a child safe organisation which welcomes all children, young people and their families.
 
We are committed to providing environments where our students are safe and feel safe, where their participation is valued, their views respected, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. Our child safe policies, strategies and practices are inclusive of the needs of all children and students.

We have no tolerance for child abuse and take proactive steps to identify and manage any risks of harm to students in our school environments.
 
We promote positive relationships between students and adults and between students and their peers. These relationships are based on trust and respect.
 
Particular attention is given to the child safety needs of Aboriginal students, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, international students, students with disabilities, those unable to live at home, children and young people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) and other students experiencing risk or vulnerability. Inappropriate or harmful behaviour targeting students based on these or other characteristics, such as racism or homophobia, are not tolerated at our school, and any instances identified will be addressed with appropriate consequences.