About
Child safety is a shared responsibility that requires a proactive and compassionate approach. Empowered to Protect provides educators with the foundational knowledge needed to create safer environments for children. Drawing on the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, this course delves into actionable strategies to protect children from harm and embed a child-centred culture within early years services and outside school hours services. Participants will gain insights into recognising and addressing various forms of abuse, equipping them to advocate for children's rights and wellbeing.
This course champions a holistic perspective on child safety, emphasising the importance of listening to children, engaging families, and upholding equitable practices that respect diverse needs. Rooted in evidence-based practices and legislative frameworks, it supports educators in fulfilling their duty of care while fostering environments where children feel heard, valued, and protected. The course is aimed to empower educators to have foundational knowledge to strengthen child safe practices. This course does not replace certified child protection training.
This Workshop Will Cover the Following Topics:
Understanding Child Safe Standards
Overview of the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and their application in educational settings.
Recognising Signs of Harm
Identifying physical, emotional, sexual abuse, and neglect, including behavioural indicators and patterns of cumulative harm.
Creating Child-Centred Environments
Strategies to empower children to express their concerns and make decisions affecting their safety.
Cultural Competence in Child Safety
Upholding equity and supporting the unique needs of children from diverse cultural, linguistic, and personal backgrounds.
Effective Response and Reporting
Mandatory reporting obligations, collaborative engagement with child protection authorities, and supporting children through disclosures.
Continuous Improvement
Conducting audits, reflective practices, and implementing action plans to strengthen child safety measures with actionable strategies to support practice.
Participant Outcomes
Upon completing this course, participants will:
- Develop a robust understanding of child safety principles and their application.
- Be equipped to recognise signs of abuse and implement protective measures.
- Build confidence in responding to and reporting safety concerns effectively.
- Enhance their ability to create inclusive, safe environments that prioritise children’s voices and rights.
- Understand the importance of ongoing reflection and collaboration to ensure sustained improvements in child safety practices.
Online Course Option
Prefer to engage in this training from the comfort of your own home? We get it!
That's why we created the self-paced online course, with video content and downloadable workbooks.
