Department-wide
All students have a right to be free from harm and the department is dedicated to preventing incidents of harm to students and to acting quickly when an employee reasonably suspects harm or the risk of harm to a student has or may occur.
All other student harm matters not relating to employees will be managed in accordance with the Student Protection Procedure.
This procedure applies to suspected harm caused to students learning in a state educational facility and is supported by the Allegations against employees in the area of student protection – guidelines. Harm caused to students over the age of 18 years is managed in accordance with the Code of Conduct for the Queensland Public Service and the department’s Standard of Practice, and/or the complainants, as adults, retain the right to make a complaint directly to Police.
For further information, please contact:
Director Ethical Standards Unit Phone: (07) 3055 2933
Manager Complaints Management Team Ethical Standards Unit Phone: (07) 3055 2955
Uncontrolled copy. Refer to the Department of Education Policy and Procedure Register to ensure you have the most current version of this document.
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