Understanding the experience of the abused and neglected
child assists us to develop compassion, patience and empathy.
It is a key intervention in itself - Calmer Classrooms
Our Shared Response
When trying to understand the complex worlds of children who have suffered abuse and neglect, it is most useful to integrate the theories of trauma, attachment and child development.
Yarra Me School uses a therapeutic approach which is informed by trauma and attachment theory. This approach is based on an understanding that positive relationships underpin the holistic development of students.
The Vulnerable Children Action Plan details the Department of Education and Training (DET) commitment to achieving the whole-of-government goals outlined in Victoria’s Vulnerable Children: Our Shared Responsibility Strategy 2013-2022.
It commits the Departments of Education and Training, Health, Human Services, Justice, Premier and Cabinet and Victoria Police to work together to address child vulnerability.
Yarra Me School uses a therapeutic approach which is informed by trauma and attachment theory. This approach is based on an understanding that positive relationships underpin the holistic development of students.
The Vulnerable Children Action Plan details the Department of Education and Training (DET) commitment to achieving the whole-of-government goals outlined in Victoria’s Vulnerable Children: Our Shared Responsibility Strategy 2013-2022.
It commits the Departments of Education and Training, Health, Human Services, Justice, Premier and Cabinet and Victoria Police to work together to address child vulnerability.
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All students are entitled to an excellent education and genuine
opportunity to succeed irrespective of the school they attend,
where they live or their home background
Partnering Agreement: Out-of-Home Care Education
Commitment
Children and young people at risk of disengaging or disengaged from school should have the same opportunity (as all other children and young people) to participate in meaningful and relevant learning opportunities. Disengagement refers to the detachment from school of those children and young people of compulsory school age. Children and young people in out-of-home care are at greater risk of disengagement because their life circumstances, history of trauma, disrupted schooling, learning experiences and/or behaviours impact on their learning and school participation. They require particular attention and support to overcome these barriers and achieve positive educational outcomes.
The Out-of-Home Care Education Commitment: A Partnering Agreement between the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Education and Training acknowledges that providing the best start in life for children in out-of-home care is a shared responsibility and provides a strong platform for schools and case managers within Child Protection and community service organisations to work closely together to support the child. The Partnering Agreement supports the creation of a community in which the safety, stability, health, development and learning of every child is protected and promoted for every child.
The Out-of-Home Care Education Commitment: A Partnering Agreement between the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Education and Training acknowledges that providing the best start in life for children in out-of-home care is a shared responsibility and provides a strong platform for schools and case managers within Child Protection and community service organisations to work closely together to support the child. The Partnering Agreement supports the creation of a community in which the safety, stability, health, development and learning of every child is protected and promoted for every child.
Schools, child protection practitioners and case workers are required to meet their obligations under the Out-of-Home care Education Commitment: a Partnering Agreement.
The Partnering agreement has now been refreshed to align with current legislation, policy and programs available to children and young people in out-of-home care to support their education, health and wellbeing.
The Partnering agreement has now been refreshed to align with current legislation, policy and programs available to children and young people in out-of-home care to support their education, health and wellbeing.
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