Our Safety Commitment & Governance

Governance

Our approach to safeguarding children is comprehensive, covering our physical environment, our resolute team, and our robust operational policies.

We fully adhere to national standards & industry engagement.

The Akidamy is fully committed to upholding the highest standards of early childhood education, safety, care, and governance. We strictly adhere to the National Quality Framework (NQF), which sets the national benchmark for early childhood education and care services in Australia. The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) plays a vital role in ensuring these high standards are met across the sector. You can learn more about their important work on the ACECQA Official Website. Furthermore, we work closely with our State regulatory department, the Department of Communities, which approves and monitors education and care services through the Education and Care Regulatory Unit (ECRU).

We are proud to actively engage with leading industry bodies that support quality early childhood education. We collaborate closely with organisations such as Early Childhood Australia and the Australian Childcare Alliance WA (ACA).

These partnerships help us stay at the forefront of best practices and advocate for the well-being of children and the early learning sector.

We welcome any questions or concerns you may have; your voice matters to us. For further information, please visit our online School Policies platform.

Our Commitment to Safety and Governance

At the heart of every experience at The Akidamy lies this unique philosophical blend, designed to truly understand and elevate your child’s early years.

Thoughtful Building Design for Safety

Our facilities are designed with your child’s safety in mind. We feature an open-plan layout with large windows to ensure unobstructed views of the children, eliminating blind spots. Our schools are equipped with CCTV cameras throughout (excluding private areas) and maintain permanent video monitoring screens in nursery sleep studios to ensure extra vigilance. We employ a three-point secure safety access system to manage entry and exit points securely. Additionally, we have strict access policies, requirements, and rules applicable to everyone, including contractors, families, and staff, to uphold the highest level of child safety and protection. Please note that we also have a strict no-mobile-phone policy across all school learning environments.

Rigorous Staff Recruitment and Ongoing Training

Our commitment to safety starts with our dedicated team. The Akidamy has a unique onboarding process for all employees, ensuring comprehensive background checks, including Working With Children Checks (WWCC) and National Police Checks, prior to employment. These WWCC checks are regularly monitored and updated.

Our staff members are consistent and dedicated educators who are permanent across our schools. This fosters strong relationships and consistent learning experiences for your child. We do not employ casual or contractor educational staff at the school to ensure consistently high standards. Importantly, all staff members undergo mandatory reporting and comprehensive child protection training, which they complete before starting work and refresh annually. Furthermore, all staff receive regular onboarding and retraining on our operational and safety policies to guarantee adherence to our high standards.

Enhanced Supervision and Higher Ratios

To further enhance supervision throughout the school, our child-to-educator ratio exceeds industry standards, and our educators have significantly higher levels of experience and qualifications. This commitment allows for more individualised attention and increases safety for each child. Furthermore, our student management structure is unique to our school:

Studio Teacher: Degree-qualified Early Childhood Teacher, responsible for all education programming in every studio.
Studio Leader: Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, with a minimum of 5+ years of experience, manages studio operations and other experienced educators in the Studio.
Collaborative Team: Supported by a School Director, Educational Leader (Pedagogista), Art Teacher (Atelierista), and Italian Teacher.
Consistency: Low staff turnover and higher staff ratios create a stable, enriching learning environment.
Studio Teacher: Degree-qualified Early Childhood Teacher, responsible for all education programming in every studio.
Studio Leader: Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, with a minimum of 5+ years of experience, manages studio operations and other experienced educators in the Studio.
Collaborative Team: Supported by a School Director, Educational Leader (Pedagogista), Art Teacher (Atelierista), and Italian Teacher.
Consistency: Low staff turnover and higher staff ratios create a stable, enriching learning environment.

Secure Information and Technology Practices

We maintain stringent governance regarding the storage of information and images of your child, ensuring their privacy and security. We also enforce clear boundaries within the organisation to ensure high controls for data security and professionalism with respect to your child’s information. The school has strict policies and controls in place for staff and visitors regarding the use of mobile phones and image recording devices, which are restricted to designated areas and purposes only.

Comprehensive Safety & Health Standards

Our commitment goes beyond security measures. We consistently meet and exceed industry benchmarks, including our proactive engagement with Kidsafe to prevent child injuries and our safety management system, 1Place Childcare.

We have also achieved the highest standards in Food Audits over the years, reflecting our dedication to the health and well-being of every child in our care.

All you need to bring is your curiosity.

Our thoughtfully curated learning spaces and curriculum are designed to foster your child’s creativity and growth. These enriching educational environments support your child’s developmental needs while encouraging exploration, self-expression and a love for learning. Each space is a canvas for discovery, crafted to inspire curiosity and nurture the unique potential of every child.