Child Protection Procedures
Protection of children from abuse and neglect is a moral and ethical imperative. Accordingly, it has been given high priority by the New South Wales Government.
In this regard, therefore, all AMEB (NSW) employees have a special duty of care to the candidates presenting for AMEB examinations. In particular, Examiners, Supervisors and other AMEB staff must be aware that their interaction with candidates creates a special, trusting relationship. This special relationship and trust means that examiners, supervisors and other AMEB staff are not to engage in any behaviour of a sexual nature which would breach that relationship or trust.
Following a thorough process of deliberation and consultation, the AMEB (NSW) has developed procedures to be followed in response to allegations of improper conduct of a sexual nature by an AMEB (NSW) employee against a candidate. To obtain a copy of the procedures, please contact the AMEB (NSW) office.
Working with children check
In July 2000, new laws were introduced by the NSW State Parliament that affect all people working with children. These new laws are the:
• Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998
• Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998 .
These laws make up the Working with Children Check. The goal of these laws is to create workplaces where children are safe and protected.
The Working with Children Check requires all current employees primarily engaged in working with children to complete a Prohibited Employment Declaration and be subject to employment screening including a Police Check. The AMEB (NSW)'s procedures comply fully with the legislation, ensuring that all examiners and supervisors are suitable to work with children.