Risk Management Strategy for P & Cs
This document has been compiled by the Queensland Council of Parents and Citizens Associations Inc with reference to Education Queensland policies and procedures to assist P&C Associations to comply with the legislative requirements of the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 and the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Regulation 2001 and the Commission for Children and Young People Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2006 for all organisation's and associations.
A Risk Management Strategy allows an organisation to identify and assess possible sources of harm, and take steps to decrease or prevent that harm from occurring. The Strategy must include evidence of procedures, processes and documents, which show an organisation's commitment to maintaining the safety and well being of children and young people.
As a P&C Association operates in the name of a State school facility it is essential that the strategy for P&C Associations be linked closely with the Code of Conduct and the Student Protection Policy and Procedures of Education Queensland.
While it is a guide only and should not be considered legal advice or a legal document this Strategy outlines the requirements and expectations of volunteers and P&C employees, as members of a school community, with regard to the protection of students from harm. The Strategy should not to be altered except where the P&C needs to personalise it in the name of their own Association, as indicated in the shaded areas. The templates are also provided as a guide and reflect the intent of the Strategy.
This Strategy MUST be endorsed and implemented by the 30 June 2008 and a copy of the endorsed documentation provided to the Principal of the school.
A User’s Guide is available to all P&Cs. Please contact QCPCA on 3352 3900 if you have any queries.
For specific questions on risk management please contact the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian on 1800 688 275 or 3247 5525 and www.ccypcg.qld.gov.au/index.html
Please click here for User's Guide
Please click here for Risk Management Example / Template
