Principals’ Association of Victorian Catholic Secondary Schools 16 June 2014 Simon Davies Senior Officer Office for Professional Conduct, Ethics & Investigations

“No printed word, nor spoken plea can teach young minds what they should be. Not all the books on all the shelves – but what the teachers are themselves” Rudyard Kipling May Our Children Flourish “The Catholic Church values children as an important part of its life and teaches of the need to respect their dignity. Children’s encounters with adults in the Church can have lasting consequences. It is important for the formation of children that our encounters with them affirm them and create a positive experience of the Church.” - Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne If you take something from this presentation today it should be this. “No printed word, nor spoken plea can teach young minds what they should be. Not all the books on all the shelves – but what the teachers are themselves”.

Topics Structure & Role of the Office for Professional Conduct, Ethics & Investigations Sr Kath Tierney, RSM Complaint Process & Management Protection of Children Royal Commission – Institutional Child Abuse Risks & Messaging to Teachers 3

Office of Professional Conduct, Ethics and Investigations (OPCEI) Simon Davies – Senior Officer Management of Serious Misconduct Complaints Investigations Advice to Principals Advice to Executive Director Working With Children Checks VIT Registrations Management of CEOM Response to Royal Commission

Office of Professional Conduct, Ethics and Investigations (OPCEI) Tony O’Byrne – Project Officer Development & Delivery of Professional Conduct PD The Protection of Children Professional Conduct Equal Opportunity Bullying and Harassment VIT Code of Conduct Social Media

Debra Punton – Assistant Director, School Outcomes Sr Kath Tierney, RSM – Principal Support Officer Support to Principals through the provision of: High level professional guidance Practical advice Pastoral support Liaison with OPCEI and referral of matters where required

Complaint Process & Management CALL EARLY I AM HERE TO HELP YOU

Complaint Process & Management Assessment of matter by OPCEI Engagement with Industrial Relations Part 13 process under the CVEMEA – Voicing concerns Decision by employer to initiate an investigation Investigation by OPCEI Recommended findings provided to employer Industrial relations to assist with implementing outcomes

Protection of Children Enhancing Child Safety – Policy Update Working Group

Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse Mon 4 – Fri 8 August Private Sessions Mon 11 – Fri 15 August Private Sessions Mon 18 – Fri 29 August Public Hearing – Case Study Mon 18 – Fri 22 August Private Sessions

Risks & Messaging to Teachers

Who is a mandatory reporter? YOU!

MANDATORY REPORTING This is a hand written note of Terence Hayes, Principal of a Toowoomba Catholic primary school. It reads, “touching her”, “Uncomfortable. Inside shirt” “Arm around hug” however he never reported it to DHS or Police. 13

This guide is available on the CECV Website under Publications.

The Victorian Teaching Profession Code of Conduct The Code of Conduct’s Purpose: Promote adherence to the values teachers see as underpinning their profession Provide a set of principles which will guide teachers in their everyday conduct and assist them to solve ethical dilemmas Affirm the public accountability of the teaching profession Promote public confidence in the teaching profession The Code of Conduct has been developed for and by the Victorian teaching profession. It identifies a set of principles , which describe the professional, personal conduct and professional competence expected of a teacher by their colleagues and the community. It is based on the values of Integrity, Respect and Responsibility. 15

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Q & A Simon Davies Senior Officer Office for Professional Conduct, Ethics & Investigations Office: 9267 0221 Mobile: 0417 774 504