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Child Protection Fundamentals

Child Protection fundamentals

This training was developed for early years educators, organisations and individuals to comply with their legislative requirements under the National Quality Framework and meet duty of care obligations regarding Child Protection. It is designed to be supportive, interactive, engaging and provide participants with  practical skills, knowledge, strengths and confidence, to identify and respond to Child Protection concerns. Courses are available for early years educators, teachers, health and social industries.

meets – NQS – Quality area – 2; Quality area – 5; Quality area – 6; Quality area – 7

 Topics covered

  • Recognising the role of educators and staff in the prevention and early intervention of child abuse and neglect
  • Child abuse – types, indicators prevalence and theory
  • Vulnerability factors
  • Protective factors
  • Barriers to disclosure
  • How to respond to a child who has disclosed
  • Mandatory reporting and Western Australia legislation
  • Department for Child Protection and Family Support
  • Please note this training has an assessment component

 

Duration

  • Duration 2.5 hours

    Venue

    • in service

    About our training

    • Please be advised this training combines both presentation and interactive learning elements.