Child Abuse and Neglect Policy

Preamble 

 Heritage Christian Online School (HCOS) is committed to the prevention of child abuse and the enhancement of the well-being and safety of the students entrusted to its care. This commitment is made first and foremost as an ethical and legal responsibility but is also recognized as a response to government and societal expectations for the well-being and safety of students. 

Purpose 

The purpose of this policy is to provide specific guidance to the employees and contractors of Heritage Christian Online School (HCOS) in fulfilling the commitment to assist in child abuse prevention and in providing reporting protocols if child abuse is suspected or known to have occurred. 

Guiding Principles

The following guiding principles are provided to inform all parties serving children and families. 

Protocol on Reporting Child Abuse and/or Neglect Involving Parents or Parental Failure to Protect a Child 

The following protocol will be used when dealing with a suspected case of child abuse: 

To make a report, call the MCFD at 1-800-663-9122 or the Delegated Aboriginal Child and Family Services Agency at 1-800-663-7867 any time of the day or night. The person who answers will make sure concerns are directed to the right place.

To contact the Academic Head of School, refer to the numbers in the Student at Risk Team page.

Procedures Where Allegations of Child Abuse are Made Against HCOS Staff, Volunteers, Contract Service Providers, or Others in the School Setting

Reporting to the Police

Reporting to a Child Welfare Worker 

Duty to Report Professional Misconduct
Protocols on Relationships with Partner Agencies
Staff Training and Review

Revision #20
Created 20 November 2020 22:35:53 by Calvin Johnston
Updated 1 November 2023 15:47:01 by Jeremy Tjosvold