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What child protection requirements your school must meet

Requirements include child protection policies, safety checks for children's workers and Police vetting for other staff and contractors.

These are requirements of the Children’s Act 2014 and Education and Training Act 2020.

Children’s Act 2014 – New Zealand Legislation

Schedule 4 of the Education and Training Act 2020 – New Zealand Legislation

This guide sets out the requirements your school needs to meet under the Vulnerable Children's Act.

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What checks you need for adults who come into your school

The role of workers and others in your school will determine the types of child safety checks you need to complete. This document sets out these roles.

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This poster sets out who needs to be checked before working at your school, and what steps that involves.

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More information

Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa has information about child protection responsibilities at school.

Resource centre – Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa

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If you need more information about your school's obligations under the Children's Act 2014 and Education and Training Act 2020, contact us.

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