Child Safety at Active Kids The Active Kids Way

“Where every child belongs, every child is valued, and every child is protected.”

At Active Kids, child safety is at the heart of everything we do. We believe every child has the right to feel safe, respected, included, and supported. Our commitment to protecting children goes beyond policies and procedures it is embedded in our culture, our relationships, and the way we provide care and education every day.

The Active Kids way is built on creating environments where children are heard, respected, and empowered. We recognise that every child is unique, and we take the time to understand each child’s individual needs, strengths, interests, family background, and experiences. Our educators build genuine relationships with children and families to ensure every child feels a strong sense of belonging, security, and trust.

Our Active Kids Child Safe Principles
1. The Children Always Come First

At Active Kids, every decision we make is guided by what is best for the child. We prioritise children’s safety, wellbeing, and development in everything we do. Our educators listen to children, respect their voices, and create opportunities for them to feel confident, capable, and valued.

2. Creating a Culture of Accountability

Child safety is everyone’s responsibility at Active Kids. We foster a culture where educators, leaders, and the wider community understand their role in protecting children. Our team is committed to professional accountability, reflective practice, and maintaining the highest standards of care.

3. Educator Mental Health and Wellbeing Supports Safe and Positive Interactions

At Active Kids, we understand that supported educators create stronger relationships with children. We prioritise educator wellbeing by creating a workplace culture built on respect, teamwork, communication, and support. When our educators feel valued and empowered, they are better able to provide nurturing, responsive, and safe experiences for children.

4. Establishing a Safe and Inclusive Ethos

Every child and family is welcomed and celebrated at Active Kids. We embrace diversity and create inclusive environments where children of all abilities, cultures, backgrounds, and experiences feel a sense of belonging. We ensure every child can participate, contribute, and thrive in their own way.

5. Effective Leadership and Governance Drive Safe and Protective Professional Standards

Active Kids leadership is committed to creating a strong child safety culture through effective policies, procedures, and professional expectations. Our leaders support educators to uphold their responsibilities, make informed decisions, and continuously improve practices that protect children.

6. Maintaining Child Safe Environments

Active Kids creates safe, secure, and engaging environments where children can explore, learn, and grow. We carefully consider supervision, physical spaces, daily routines, and interactions to ensure children are protected while having meaningful opportunities to discover the world around them.

7. Investing in Staff Training and Professional Development of Educators

At Active Kids, we believe quality education and child safety starts with knowledgeable and confident educators. We invest in ongoing training and professional development to strengthen our team’s understanding of child protection, inclusion, wellbeing, and safe professional practices.

8. Strong Partnerships with Families and Communities

Families are valued partners in supporting children’s safety and wellbeing. Active Kids builds respectful relationships with families through open communication, collaboration, and trust. Together, we create a strong network of support around every child.

9. Raise Your Voice Courageously

Active Kids encourages children, families, and educators to speak up. Every voice matters, and concerns are welcomed, respected, and taken seriously. We empower our community to ask questions, share feedback, and raise concerns because speaking up helps keep children safe.

10. Zero Tolerance

Active Kids has zero tolerance for any behaviour that places a child’s safety, dignity, or wellbeing at risk. We are committed to acting responsibly, responding promptly, and ensuring every child is protected through strong values, professional practice, and genuine care.

The Active Kids Difference

At Active Kids, child safety is more than a responsibility it is a promise we make to every child and family. Our educators create environments built on trust, respect, inclusion, and belonging, where children feel safe to explore, learn, and grow.

We believe safeguarding children requires a whole-team approach, where every educator, every family, and every interaction contributes to a safer future for children.

Active Kids Where every child belongs, every child is valued, and every child is protected.