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Safety Statements

Canine Comprehension recognises that their service delivery is bound by the following policies deemed relevant by the Principal / Director of the school to the delivery of the Services, on the basis that the Principal / Director provides these documents in written form at least 2 weeks before services commence (where necessary) an orientation and explanation is provided to the Supplier of what is expected to conform to these policies:

(i) Student Support Group Guidelines;
(ii) Primary Welfare Officer Initiative Guidelines;
(iii) Schoolcare Program Guidelines;
(iv) Medical Intervention Support Guidelines;
(v) The Victorian Prevention and Health Promotion Achievement Program (Primary schools);
(vi) Promoting Healthy Minds for Learning and Living (Victorian Mental Health Reform Strategy);
(vii) Protecting the safety and well-being of children and young people (protocol);
(viii) A step-by-step guide to making a report to Child Protection or Child FIRST;
(ix) Guidelines for the management of student services files;
(x) any of the School Council’s rules, regulations, protocols, procedures, by-laws and any other relevant information of which the Canine Comprehension has been notified.

Dogs in Schools – how can we manage it safely?

Canine Comprehension has worked in hundreds of primary and secondary schools throughout Victoria, tutoring students by helping them make more positive connections in their lives. We achieve this with the partnership of a well-trained, friendly therapy dog and a professional, experienced tutor.