Child Safety Standards

Child safety and wellbeing are embedded in our leadership, governance and daily practice. We have zero tolerance for abuse, harassment or inappropriate conduct of any kind.

At Safety Zone Driving School, we:

·       Embed child safety and wellbeing into our culture, policies and decision‑making.

·       Empower young people to speak up and be heard.

·       Involve families and carers in promoting safe learning experiences.

·       Uphold the Universal Principle of cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.

Driving schools that work with children must implement the QFCC Child Safe Standards.

If we provide services to learners aged 17 or under, we must demonstrate how we meet:

·       The 10 Child Safe Standards, and

·       The Universal Principle of cultural safety

Compliance requirements are being phased across Queensland, with more than 40,000 organisations required to comply.

Learn more: QFCC – Child Safe Standards

Screening, Suitability & Accreditation

Safety Zone Driving School applies strict screening and accreditation requirements:

·       ✅ Blue Card (Working with Children Check)

All driver trainers who work with children hold and maintain a valid Blue Card

“No card, no start.”

·       ✅ TMR Accreditation

All driver trainers are accredited with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) under Queensland regulations

·       ✅ Ongoing Training

Trainers complete regular child‑safety and safeguarding training aligned with the QFCC Standards

How We Put the Standards into Practice

1. Leadership, Policies & Code of Conduct

·       A published Child Safe Statement and Child Safety & Wellbeing Policy.

·       A clear Code of Conduct setting expectations for in‑car and online behaviour.

2. Empowering Learners & Engaging Families

·       Learners are informed of their rights before lessons begin.

·       Clear, safe ways to raise concerns or complaints (including anonymously).

·       With consent and in line with privacy laws, families may receive lesson and safety information.

3. Safe Physical & Online Environments

·       Dual‑control training vehicles and safety equipment.

·       Professional boundaries in all communications (approved channels only, appropriate language and contact times).

4. Child‑Focused Complaints & Incident Response

·       Simple complaint pathway: trainer → driving school administration → external bodies, if required.

·       Serious matters are reported to Queensland Police.

·       All concerns are handled confidentially, respectfully and promptly.

5. Continuous Improvement

·       Annual self‑assessment against the QFCC Child Safe Standards.

·       Ongoing review and strengthening of our safeguarding practices.

Your Rights as a Learner

Every Safety Zone learner has the right to:

·       Be treated with dignity, respect and fairness

·       Feel safe during every lesson

·       Speak up without fear of penalty or disadvantage

·       Have concerns taken seriously and handled confidentially

·       Access a parent, carer or support person if needed

Helpful Information & External Support

·       Emergency: Call 000

·       Queensland Police (Policelink): 131 444

·       Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC): 07 3900 6000

Our Policies

Our child‑safety and safeguarding policies are reviewed regularly and available on request.

We welcome feedback from learners, parents and carers.

If you have questions or concerns about child safety at Safety Zone Driving School, please contact us directly.