Full course description
Date and time
Wednesday 29 April 2026, 7.30 am to 9.00 am
Delivery mode
Online
Audience
Board Members and Senior Leadership
Cost
Course Fees: Fully Funded. We have secured a grant to ensure the program is available to you at no cost
A Note on Special Circumstances
While these principles guide our general approach, we understand that every school’s context is unique. If your school is facing special circumstances, or if you are looking to enrol a large group for a specific program, please reach out to us. We are always open to discussing discounted rates or group arrangements to ensure your team can access the learning they need.
Description
The ChildSafe Briefing for Boards and Leadership Teams is a strategic session designed for board members, principals and senior leaders within independent schools to strengthen governance and leadership responsibilities for child safety. The briefing explores how school leadership shapes a culture where the safety and wellbeing of students is prioritised across all areas of the school community. Participants examine the Child Safe Standards and the practical systems, policies and governance practices required to embed child safety within school operations, decision-making and oversight. The session supports school leaders to understand their accountability in creating environments where students feel safe, staff are supported to act appropriately, and child safety is consistently reflected in the school’s culture, policies and daily practice.
Key takeaways
- Understand the governance and leadership responsibilities of school boards and senior leadership teams in relation to student safety and wellbeing.
- Identify how the Child Safe Standards apply within an independent school context.
- Recognise the role of school leadership in shaping a culture where child safety is prioritised across the school community.
- Understand key reporting obligations and oversight responsibilities relating to child safety concerns or incidents.
Presenter information
Malcolm MacDowall
Mal has over 25 years of experience empowering businesses by providing solutions to challenges they face. Having grown up around and volunteered in camping and children’s ministry, Mal has experienced the practical challenges of implementation at a grassroots level. Mal is passionate about helping organisations, clubs, and churches on their journey of safety for children and vulnerable people.
While at ChildSafe, Mal is working with thousands of organisations to discover how to apply Child Safety in their context. He is passionate about keeping children and young people safe and empowering organisations to undertake this important task.