The new Ministerial Order 1359 (MO 1359), which implements the new Child Safe Standards for registered schools in Victoria is to replace Ministerial Order 870.
MO 1359 was published on 10 February 2022, and will come into operation on 1 July 2022, as do the new Child Safe Standards.
The full title of MO 1359 is “Implementing the Child Safe Standards – Managing the Risk of Child Abuse in Schools and School Boarding Premises”. It is available here.
What does this mean for your school?
The Ministerial Order is a primary reference for child safety in schools, meaning these new provisions require consideration by your governing body, i.e., the school Board, to ensure your school adopts the policies, procedures and practices necessary to comply.
It means a governance refresh and a child safety rejuvenation.
MO 1359 Webinar
On 1 July 2022, MO 1359 will come into effect in Victoria, replacing Ministerial Order 870.
All schools need to be compliant with the new Order as a condition of ongoing school registration.
Join Practice Leader Cecelia Irvine-So and Lawyer Grace Appleford as they step through the new requirements of MO 1359 in a practical and informative way.
Click here to access the webinar recording.
What our viewers said…
“A brilliant summary of the changes schools need to know & understand with MO 1359.” – Education Client.
“A very well presented and practical webinar, thank you.” – Education Client.