Our committment to protect students
We believe that our tamariki and rangatahi have the right to compete in a safe and protected environment that is free of abuse, prejudice, exploitation and commercial interests. Esports is a new and rapidly growing space and by choosing to participate in official New Zealand Secondary School Esports, parents, schools, and caregivers can rest assured that their children are protected.
We are committed to our duty of care to protect the safety and wellbeing of children. To achieve this, we work closely with game publishers, New Zealand government organisations, and local esports organisations who share our values. Together, we support the long-term growth of esports in New Zealand schools without compromising the safety and wellbeing of our tamariki and rangatahi.
New Zealand Secondary School Esports has comprehensive child safeguarding protections aligned to the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989. These unique protections include NZ Police background checks, protecting student privacy and information from commercial third parties, comprehensive training for all staff, volunteers, and contractors, and partnerships with specialized child protection services and expert local organizations.
For more information about our child safeguarding protections, please see our full resources below.
