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Module 1: Introduction to Child Safety

 

Build Safer Environments for Children. Starting Here.

 

Creating a culture of child safety doesn’t happen by accident. It takes awareness, practical skills, and a shared commitment across your organisation.

This course is designed to give you exactly that.

Whether you’re new to safeguarding or refreshing your knowledge, you’ll gain clear, practical guidance on how to prevent harm, meet your legal obligations, and respond with confidence.

 

Preview What You’ll Learn

Module 1: Introduction to Child Safety

Get grounded in the fundamentals of safeguarding and why it matters.

You’ll explore:

  • What child safety and safeguarding really mean in practice
  • The Prevent. Comply. Respond. framework
  • Key learnings from the Royal Commission
  • What constitutes child abuse (and how to recognise it)
  • Early indicators of harm
  • An introduction to the Child Safe Standards

> Includes interactive quizzes, case studies, and reflection activities to help you apply your learning.

  • Identifying and Managing Risk

Learn how to spot risks before they become incidents,and what to do about them.

You’ll learn:

  • Your duty of care and what it looks like day-to-day
  • How to identify risks in both physical and online environments
  • Practical strategies to reduce and manage risk
  • The role of policies, procedures, and codes of conduct
  • Safer recruitment and staff induction practices

✔️ Includes real-world scenarios and hands-on activities like “Spot the Risks”.

 

  • Understanding Reporting Obligations

Know when and how to act.

This section covers:

  • Mandatory reporting obligations
  • How to respond to different reporting scenarios
  • Legal consequences for failing to report or protect

✔️ Build confidence through scenario-based learning.

 

  • Reportable Conduct Scheme (Overview)

Understand your organisation’s responsibilities when concerns arise.

  • What is reportable conduct
  • Employer obligations and key processes

 

  • Responding to Disclosures and Incidents

When a child speaks up, your response matters.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Respond appropriately to disclosures
  • Use a trauma-informed approach
  • Handle incidents and complaints with care and professionalism

✔️ Includes “Right or Wrong” response activities and case studies.

 

Ready to Build a Safer Organisation?

Enrol now to access the full course and equip your team with the knowledge and tools to create safer environments for children.

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