Safeguarding Children: Supporting Child Safety in Early Learning Environments
Safeguarding Children: Supporting Child Safety in Early Learning Environments
Support Group - Tuesday 5th August 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm AEST (New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania)
6:30pm - 8:30pm South Australia, Northern Territory
6:00pm - 8:00pm Western Australia
Individual - $119 - Team - $499
ON-SALE Today - Individual - $59 - Team - $299
*Please note that all Profits will be donated to BRAVEHEARTS
Tax Deductible, Certificate received for Professional Development
Course Overview:
Safeguarding Children: Supporting Child Safety in Early Learning Environments is a practical and powerful professional learning course designed for early childhood educators. It explores the everyday responsibilities educators hold in preventing harm, recognising signs of abuse, and creating child-safe environments in line with the National Quality Framework (NQF), Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), and Child Safe Standards. Through a trauma-informed and respectful lens, this course addresses critical areas such as mandatory reporting, personal care routines, safe sleeping, and creating a protective culture for all children.
What Educators Will Learn:
Educators will develop a clear understanding of their legal obligations as mandatory reporters and feel confident applying the "see something, say something" approach in their everyday work. They will gain practical strategies to maintain professional boundaries, supervise children safely, respond to concerns, and support safe practices in nappy changing and sleep routines. This course empowers educators to reflect on their own safeguarding practices and equips them with the knowledge and tools to build safe, respectful, and empowering learning environments for every child in their care.
Topics;
1 Why Safeguarding Matters
Safeguarding is a shared responsibility that protects children’s rights, wellbeing, and development. Understanding the lifelong impact of abuse helps educators act with purpose and urgency.
2. Legal Responsibilities & Mandatory Reporting
All educators are mandatory reporters under Australian law, with a legal duty to report suspected child abuse. This section clarifies what to report, how to report it, and the protections for those who do.
4. See Something, Say Something
Educators are encouraged to notice signs of harm, changes in behaviour, or unsafe environments—and speak up without hesitation. Acting early can prevent long-term trauma and potentially save lives.
5. Creating a Protective Environment
A child-safe environment includes supervision, trusted relationships, and clear boundaries. Everyday practices must be designed to prevent harm and empower children.
6. Embedding Safeguarding into Everyday Practice
Safeguarding isn’t a once-off—it's embedded into team meetings, reflective practice, supervision, and curriculum decisions. Everyone in the service contributes to a culture of safety.
7. Nappy Changing – Protecting Children from Risk of Harm
Nappy changing routines must respect children's dignity, ensure visibility, and follow strict hygiene and supervision policies. Educators must never be alone with a child behind closed doors during personal care routines.
8. Safe Sleeping – Protecting Children from Risk of Harm
Safe sleeping practices help protect babies and toddlers from physical harm, including SIDS and unsafe environments. This includes frequent checks, correct sleep positions, and adherence to Red Nose and regulatory guidelines.
9. Reflective Activity
Educators reflect on their role in child safety and identify areas for improvement or reinforcement. This deepens awareness and accountability within their everyday practice.
10. Resources & Reporting Pathways
Educators are provided with contact details, procedures, and helplines for internal and external reporting. Knowing where to turn ensures concerns never go unaddressed.
11. Induction Guide Overview (Permanent & Casual Educators)
Every educator—casual or permanent—must be inducted in safeguarding, supervision, boundaries, and reporting. A consistent induction protects children and ensures every adult understands their responsibility from day one.
12. Closing: Bravehearts – Support for Children & Educators
Bravehearts offers education, counselling, and support services for families and educators affected by abuse. Ending the session with hope reminds us that we are not alone in protecting children.
Support Group - Tuesday 5th August 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm AEST (New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania)
6:30pm - 8:30pm South Australia, Northern Territory
6:00pm - 8:00pm Western Australia
Individual - $119 - Team - $499
ON-SALE Today - Individual - $59 - Team - $299
*Please note that all Profits will be donated to BRAVEHEARTS
Tax Deductible, Certificate received for Professional Development
Course Overview:
Safeguarding Children: Supporting Child Safety in Early Learning Environments is a practical and powerful professional learning course designed for early childhood educators. It explores the everyday responsibilities educators hold in preventing harm, recognising signs of abuse, and creating child-safe environments in line with the National Quality Framework (NQF), Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), and Child Safe Standards. Through a trauma-informed and respectful lens, this course addresses critical areas such as mandatory reporting, personal care routines, safe sleeping, and creating a protective culture for all children.
What Educators Will Learn:
Educators will develop a clear understanding of their legal obligations as mandatory reporters and feel confident applying the "see something, say something" approach in their everyday work. They will gain practical strategies to maintain professional boundaries, supervise children safely, respond to concerns, and support safe practices in nappy changing and sleep routines. This course empowers educators to reflect on their own safeguarding practices and equips them with the knowledge and tools to build safe, respectful, and empowering learning environments for every child in their care.
Topics;
1 Why Safeguarding Matters
Safeguarding is a shared responsibility that protects children’s rights, wellbeing, and development. Understanding the lifelong impact of abuse helps educators act with purpose and urgency.
2. Legal Responsibilities & Mandatory Reporting
All educators are mandatory reporters under Australian law, with a legal duty to report suspected child abuse. This section clarifies what to report, how to report it, and the protections for those who do.
4. See Something, Say Something
Educators are encouraged to notice signs of harm, changes in behaviour, or unsafe environments—and speak up without hesitation. Acting early can prevent long-term trauma and potentially save lives.
5. Creating a Protective Environment
A child-safe environment includes supervision, trusted relationships, and clear boundaries. Everyday practices must be designed to prevent harm and empower children.
6. Embedding Safeguarding into Everyday Practice
Safeguarding isn’t a once-off—it's embedded into team meetings, reflective practice, supervision, and curriculum decisions. Everyone in the service contributes to a culture of safety.
7. Nappy Changing – Protecting Children from Risk of Harm
Nappy changing routines must respect children's dignity, ensure visibility, and follow strict hygiene and supervision policies. Educators must never be alone with a child behind closed doors during personal care routines.
8. Safe Sleeping – Protecting Children from Risk of Harm
Safe sleeping practices help protect babies and toddlers from physical harm, including SIDS and unsafe environments. This includes frequent checks, correct sleep positions, and adherence to Red Nose and regulatory guidelines.
9. Reflective Activity
Educators reflect on their role in child safety and identify areas for improvement or reinforcement. This deepens awareness and accountability within their everyday practice.
10. Resources & Reporting Pathways
Educators are provided with contact details, procedures, and helplines for internal and external reporting. Knowing where to turn ensures concerns never go unaddressed.
11. Induction Guide Overview (Permanent & Casual Educators)
Every educator—casual or permanent—must be inducted in safeguarding, supervision, boundaries, and reporting. A consistent induction protects children and ensures every adult understands their responsibility from day one.
12. Closing: Bravehearts – Support for Children & Educators
Bravehearts offers education, counselling, and support services for families and educators affected by abuse. Ending the session with hope reminds us that we are not alone in protecting children.