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This includes excursions and camps.\nIf you are unsure if a particular incident is a is a “significant child safety incident”, you may contact the School Compliance Unit for advice at \u0013 HYPERLINK \"mailto:school.compliance@education.vic.gov.au\" \\h \u0014school.compliance@education.vic.gov.au\u0015\nShould other child safety incidents be considered to inform improvements to the school’s child safety framework?\nYes. Schools are required to review their child safety policies, practices and procedures at least every 2 years and to review the effectiveness of the strategies included in their Child Safety Risk register on an annual basis, regardless of whether a ‘significant child safety incident’ has occurred in that time.\nSchools are also required to ensure complaints, concerns and safety incidents are analysed to identify causes and systemic failures and inform continuous improvement.\nA separate optional template is ava","cbCaitrWrM55AIjb","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitrWrM55AIjb","docx",134736,"English","# Purpose of a Post-Incident Review\n## When to complete a Post-Incident Review\n## What is a “significant child safety incident”?\n## Should other child safety incidents be considered?\n## Actions required following a Post-Incident Review\n## Is this document mandatory?\n## Who can assist with this review?","[{\"question\":\"When must a post-incident review be completed?\",\"answer\":\"Schools should complete a post-incident review as soon as practicable after a significant child safety incident. 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