Status and Details

Status and Details

 

This page contains information about the status, approval and implementation of this document, including contact details for the relevant Responsible Officer and Enquiries Contact, and a summary of changes from the previous version.

Catholic Schools - Pastoral Care, Wellbeing and Safe Behaviour Policy

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Status Current Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date 27th November 2025 This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date 27th November 2028 The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority Director Catholic Schools The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date 21st November 2025 This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date To Be Advised This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Unit Head Jacqueline Wilkinson
Director Catholic Schools
 The position responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of a policy document and its review.
Enquiries Contact Jacqueline Wilkinson
Director Catholic Schools
Catholic Schools 		General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

The purpose of this policy is to provide support and guidance for Catholic schools in the Catholic Diocese Maitland Newcastle(the Diocese) to promote a positive school environment that prioritises relationship and community.

This policy provides a framework for the development, implementation and evaluation of an integrated whole school approach to student pastoral care, wellbeing and behaviour. 

This policy and related procedures will guide everyday practice to promote, manage and support all integrated aspects that contribute to student welfare – pastoral care, wellbeing and safe behaviour.

This policy and related procedures will also inform the development of School Specific Statement of Practice to be implemented at a school level. These documents will provide specific details relating to the school context to support the successful implementation of this policy and develop strong student welfare systems that detail clear school responses to unsafe behaviours. 

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