This document is to be read in conjunction with Te Pūkenga Child Protection Policy, the purpose of which is to affirm the commitment of Te Pūkenga to the safety and wellbeing of children to whom it provides a service; and to ensure that Te Pūkenga meets its obligations under the Children’s Act 2014 and other relevant legislation, recognising the important role kaimahi and ākonga have in the identification and reporting of potential or actual abuse or neglect of a child. The Te Pūkenga Child Protection Policy is intended to be an overarching policy that sits across the policies and procedures of each business division of Te Pūkenga.