Policies that impact students
A policy is an agreed set of rules or guidelines that helps everyone know what to do and what to expect. Policies help create safe, fair, respectful, and supportive environments for everyone.
At BCE, we have a range of policies, procedures, and processes that help protect students' rights, safety, and wellbeing. It is important that students understand these processes and know where to go for support if they have concerns.
The information in this section will help you understand:
- What a Code of Conduct is and how adults are expected to behave.
- What a complaint is and how to share a concern
- What processes we have in place if adults are worried you are unsafe at home
- Where to go for help and support if you are worried about yourself or someone else.
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Understanding the BCE Code of Conduct for Employees
All the adults who work at BCE schools and offices must follow a Code of Conduct. A Code of Conduct explains the rules about how adults must behave towards students and in the community.
All adults working or at school are expected to treat students with respect. There are rules adults need to follow when working with students which explain what behaviour is okay and what behaviour is not okay. It is important that adults follow the rules, so students feel safe at school.
A Resource for BCE Students – Understanding the BCE Code of Conduct Employees . If you have any questions about this document reach out to a teacher or contact voice@bne.catholic.edu.au and we can connect you with the right person.
Making a Complaint
A complaint can be made by you, your parent or carer, or another trusted person acting on your behalf. We know that raising a concern can sometimes feel difficult, overwhelming, or even scary. But your voice matters. By sharing your concerns, you give trusted adults the opportunity to listen, support you, and work with you to help make things right.
Remember, you are not alone there are adults who want to support you.
If you would like to make a complaint or raise a worry you have you can:
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- Speak to a trusted adult at school or student protection contact and ask them to help you make a complaint.
- Write your concern on a note or share an email with an trusted adult asking for help
- Talk directly to your principal if you feel comfortable doing so.
- Ask a parent, carer, or another trusted person to support you through the process of raising a complaint
My parent or carer wants to help me raise a complaint what do I do?
The BCE Complaints Process and flowchart can be used by your parent carer or safe adult to find the right person to talk to and understand what ha.
Complaints | Safeguarding
Student, Parent and Guardian Complaints Management flow chart
Student Protection Processes
Our Student Protection Policies and Processes explain what adults at school need to do if they are worried that a student is not safe or needs help.
Sometimes students may experience harm, be treated in ways that are not okay, not be properly cared for, or face other situations that make them feel unsafe.
Student Protection Processes are what adults at schools must follow to make sure that students are protected and receive the support they need, when they need it. To help keep students safe, BCE may need to talk to other organisations that can provide support or investigate concerns. In some situations, we are required to report concerns about the behaviour of adults towards children through a process called the Reportable Conduct Scheme.
If you or your family has any question about student protection processes, you can read the following information. It is always okay to ask for help.
Child Safe Standards: Information Parents
Student Protection processes information
Reportable Conduct Scheme
The Reportable Conduct Scheme helps keep children safe. It makes sure organisations take concerns about the behaviour of adults seriously and look into them properly.
The scheme applies to organisations that care for, supervise, educate, or have authority over children, including schools and education providers like us. It helps make sure concerns are responded to appropriately and that children are protected from harm.
If you are worried about the behaviour of an adult at school or in another organisation, it is important to tell a trusted adult. Concerns should be listened to and taken seriously. Organisations have a responsibility to respond to concerns, investigate them where needed, and help keep children safe.