Explore & Develop

Child safety

Child Safety Commitment

Explore & Develop is a group of independently owned and operated early childhood services.

While each service operates independently and is tailored to meet the unique needs of its local community, all Explore & Develop owners share the following commitment to upholding child safety within their service.

All Explore & Develop practices and policies – which were developed in consultation with an external child protection expert – align with both the Child Safe Standards and National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.

Our Commitment

  • The health, safety and wellbeing of children will always be our first priority; it is fundamental to their ability to learn and develop.
  • Our practices align with all of the Child Safe Standards and National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
  • We uphold the Explore & Develop Child Protection Framework.
  • We are an advocate for children and committed to upholding their human rights, including their right to be heard.
  • We support and respect all children.
  • We are committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that fosters children’s health, development, spirituality, self-respect and dignity that is free from violence, trauma and exploitation.
  • We provide a safe and inclusive environment for all children and families. We value diversity and have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind.
  • We have zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and consistently, in line with our comprehensive Child Protection policies and our legal and moral obligations.
  • Partnerships with families are key to providing positive outcomes for children.
  • We are committed to ongoing professional development for our employees, to maintain their ability to recognise and respond to situations of grooming, abuse and neglect.