Safeguarding
In September 2025, Dilworth School successfully achieved reaccreditation through the Australian Childhood Foundation's (ACF) Safeguarding Children Programme. The ACF congratulated Dilworth for complying with all seven standards of its accreditation requirements.
This achievement followed a comprehensive accreditation audit. The audit report concluded that Dilworth's safeguarding culture is "highly mature," with robust systems, policies, and procedures embedded throughout the organisation. Auditors noted that protecting children's safety and supporting their wellbeing is considered the "highest priority" and "second nature" among personnel.
Previously, Dilworth was accredited with Child Wise, becoming the first school in Aotearoa, New Zealand to do so in 2022.
At Dilworth, our approach to child safeguarding is systematic and deeply embedded in our school's culture. The safety and wellbeing of our students is our highest priority. Key strengths of our safeguarding culture, as identified in our recent Australian Childhood Foundation accreditation audit, include:
- A Systematic, Child-Focused Approach
- Significant Investment in Safeguarding
- Strong Consultation and Partnership
- Safeguarding Embedded in Daily Practice