NSW Child Safe Scheme (Children's Guardian Act 2019 Part 3A)
The NSW Child Safe Scheme under Part 3A of the Children's Guardian Act 2019: ten Child Safe Standards that heads of child safe organisations must implement through a commitment statement, child safe policy, code of conduct, complaints, HR and risk management processes, with Children's Guardian monitoring, self-assessments, compliance notices and enforceable undertakings.
NSW Child Safe Scheme (Children's Guardian Act 2019 Part 3A) is a compliance framework from Australia: New South Wales with 3 domains and 19 controls. The largest domains are Child Safe Standards: systems, policies and processes (Part 3A Division 2) – NSW Child Safe Scheme (Children's Guardian Act 2019 Part 3A) (12 controls), Monitoring, investigation and enforcement (Part 3A Divisions 5 and 6, Part 9A) – NSW Child Safe Scheme (Children's Guardian Act 2019 Part 3A) (5 controls), Prescribed agencies and specialised care (Part 3A Divisions 3 and 7) – NSW Child Safe Scheme (Children's Guardian Act 2019 Part 3A) (2 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (3)
Child Safe Standards: systems, policies and processes (Part 3A Division 2) – NSW Child Safe Scheme (Children's Guardian Act 2019 Part 3A)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| nsw-child-safe-scheme-children-s-guardian-act-2019-part-3a::s8d-2 | Implement a reportable conduct policy where the organisation is a Part 4 relevant entity |
| nsw-child-safe-scheme-children-s-guardian-act-2019-part-3a::s8d-std1 | Standard 1: Child safety embedded in leadership, governance and culture |
| nsw-child-safe-scheme-children-s-guardian-act-2019-part-3a::s8d-std10 | Standard 10: Policies and procedures document how the organisation is child safe |
| nsw-child-safe-scheme-children-s-guardian-act-2019-part-3a::s8d-std2 | Standard 2: Children participate in decisions and are taken seriously |
| nsw-child-safe-scheme-children-s-guardian-act-2019-part-3a::s8d-std3 | Standard 3: Families and communities informed and involved |
| nsw-child-safe-scheme-children-s-guardian-act-2019-part-3a::s8d-std4 | Standard 4: Equity upheld and diverse needs taken into account |
| nsw-child-safe-scheme-children-s-guardian-act-2019-part-3a::s8d-std5 | Standard 5: People working with children suitable and supported |
| nsw-child-safe-scheme-children-s-guardian-act-2019-part-3a::s8d-std6 | Standard 6: Child-focused processes to respond to complaints of child abuse |
| nsw-child-safe-scheme-children-s-guardian-act-2019-part-3a::s8d-std7 | Standard 7: Staff equipped through continual education and training |
| nsw-child-safe-scheme-children-s-guardian-act-2019-part-3a::s8d-std8 | Standard 8: Physical and online environments minimise opportunity for abuse |
| nsw-child-safe-scheme-children-s-guardian-act-2019-part-3a::s8d-std9 | Standard 9: Implementation continuously reviewed and improved |
| nsw-child-safe-scheme-children-s-guardian-act-2019-part-3a::s8da | Comply with any prescribed code of practice that applies |
Monitoring, investigation and enforcement (Part 3A Divisions 5 and 6, Part 9A) – NSW Child Safe Scheme (Children's Guardian Act 2019 Part 3A)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| nsw-child-safe-scheme-children-s-guardian-act-2019-part-3a::s152f | Comply with a compliance notice and disclose it in the annual report |
| nsw-child-safe-scheme-children-s-guardian-act-2019-part-3a::s152j | Comply with an enforceable undertaking and disclose it in the annual report |
| nsw-child-safe-scheme-children-s-guardian-act-2019-part-3a::s8e | Give the Children's Guardian information about systems, policies and processes |
| nsw-child-safe-scheme-children-s-guardian-act-2019-part-3a::s8v-2 | Complete a self-assessment when directed |
| nsw-child-safe-scheme-children-s-guardian-act-2019-part-3a::s8w-8z | Respond to recommendations in monitoring and investigation reports |
Prescribed agencies and specialised care (Part 3A Divisions 3 and 7) – NSW Child Safe Scheme (Children's Guardian Act 2019 Part 3A)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| nsw-child-safe-scheme-children-s-guardian-act-2019-part-3a::s8i-8o | Prescribed agencies develop, publish, report on and remake child safe action plans |
| nsw-child-safe-scheme-children-s-guardian-act-2019-part-3a::s8za-8zb | Specialised substitute residential care: time limits and death notification |
What is NSW Child Safe Scheme (Children's Guardian Act 2019 Part 3A) and who does it apply to?
NSW Child Safe Scheme (Children's Guardian Act 2019 Part 3A) is a compliance framework from Australia: New South Wales with 3 domains and 19 controls. The NSW Child Safe Scheme under Part 3A of the Children's Guardian Act 2019: ten Child Safe Standards that heads of child safe organisations must implement through a commitment statement, child safe policy, code of conduct, complaints, HR and risk management processes, with Children's Guardian monitoring, self-assessments, compliance notices and enforceable undertakings. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does NSW Child Safe Scheme (Children's Guardian Act 2019 Part 3A) actually require?
NSW Child Safe Scheme (Children's Guardian Act 2019 Part 3A) has 19 controls organised across 3 domains. The largest domains are Child Safe Standards: systems, policies and processes (Part 3A Division 2) – NSW Child Safe Scheme (Children's Guardian Act 2019 Part 3A) (12 controls), Monitoring, investigation and enforcement (Part 3A Divisions 5 and 6, Part 9A) – NSW Child Safe Scheme (Children's Guardian Act 2019 Part 3A) (5 controls), Prescribed agencies and specialised care (Part 3A Divisions 3 and 7) – NSW Child Safe Scheme (Children's Guardian Act 2019 Part 3A) (2 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of NSW Child Safe Scheme (Children's Guardian Act 2019 Part 3A) do I already cover?
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