It is a requirement that all students receive a protective behaviours and sexual abuse prevention education which is developed by experts in child abuse prevention, is age and developmental stage appropriate, is culturally appropriate, is integrated into the curriculum of the school and make relevant subject matter links, includes e-safety education and builds practice self-protective skills and strategies.
The Keeping Safe Child Protection Curriculum is taught at St Denis. The KSCPC teaches children and young people to recognise abuse, tell a trusted adult, understand what is ok and not ok touching and ways of keeping themselves safe.
Themes
The curriculum is based on two main theme which are presented through topics and activities:
· Theme 1: We all have the right to be safe
· Theme 2: We can help ourselves to be safe by talking to people we trust.
Focus Areas
The two themes are explored through four Focus Areas, which are examine in growing complexity in accordance with the age of the learners.
1. The right to be safe
2. Relationships
3. Recognising and reporting abuse
4. Protective strategies
Please refer to the attachment for age specific information on Keeping Safe Child Protection Curriculum (KSCPC)
With regards and best wishes
Justin Tuohy
Principal
St Denis, Joondanna
