wobc - Australia

WEST ORANGE BAPTIST CHURCH

Teacher Authorisation Processes

 

Verification of WWCC Clearance

In keeping with current child protection legislation, all SRE teachers are required to apply for a WWCC and obtain a clearance number. Approved providers must keep relevant WWCC documents for five years after the employment or engagement has been completed.

Child Protection Training

It is an approved provider’s responsibility to ensure that all SRE teachers have participated in an initial child protection induction and annual update. This is to ensure that SRE teachers are aware of their obligation to advise the principal or workplace manager of concerns about the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people that arise during the course of their work. SRE teachers are mandatory reporters of suspected risk of significant harm and of the procedures for doing so.

Awareness of Department of Education’s Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct clarifies the standards of behaviour that is expected of all SRE teachers in the performance of their duties. It gives guidance in areas where staff need to make personal and ethical decisions.

Completion of Basic Training

SRE approved providers ensure that all SRE teachers have access to basic training standards. The basic training includes context, knowledge of authorised curriculum, classroom management and the importance of continued professional learning.

Statement in Relation to Specific Crimes

Each approved provider has given an undertaking that any SRE teacher authorised to enter NSW Government schools has not had a criminal conviction for any crime against a minor, a conviction for violence, sexual assault or for providing prohibited drugs. 

 

ADDITIONS:

WOBC provides the school with a letter which details the name of the authorised teacher(s), date of birth, and contact details. This letter is updated annually before the start of Term 1, or as required.

WOBC has in place a process of:

Regular ongoing training which includes child protection, classroom management strategies and implementation of the curriculum.

Review of SRE teaching which could include teacher self-reflection, student feedback, classroom observation, supervisor feedback, mentor support and adherence to the authorised curriculum.

Reporting the results of the review process which will be a part of the annual assurance process and include a description of efforts to address identified issues such as further training or mentor support

Details of the curriculum used, including scope and sequence and 5-year review may be found at www.cepconnect.com.au