Standard Nine
Continuous improvement
Entities regularly review and improve implementation of their systems for keeping children and adults safe
9.1.1 The Safeguarding Implementation Plan outlines how safeguarding practices are monitored and reviewed, and how this information is reported.
9.1.2 The Church Authority monitors the implementation of the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and co-ordinates annual local self-assessment checks.
9.1.3 The Safeguarding Policy is subject to review at least every three years and outcomes of this review are documented.
9.2.1 All individual incidents or complaints relating to safeguarding practices and/or failures are considered by the leadership to identify systemic issues or patterns and support continuous improvement.
9.3.1 The findings of relevant reviews of safeguarding policies, procedures, and practices are reported to stakeholders.
9.3.2 The findings of audits or reviews undertaken or validated by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd are made publicly available.