Course Overview
This online professional learning session – Child Protection Refresher, is designed to refresh early childhood educators’ knowledge and confidence in identifying and responding to child protection concerns in Early Education and Care settings.
Child protection training is critical for all educators working with children and young people, supporting them to recognise indicators of risk, understand their legal responsibilities, and respond appropriately to concerns of harm, abuse, or neglect.
Grounded in current legislation, ethical practice, and sector expectations, this refresher supports educators to maintain compliance with mandatory reporting requirements while prioritising the safety, wellbeing, and rights of children.
Participants will revisit key concepts and build confidence in applying child-safe practices in everyday work. The course also reinforces the importance of documentation, professional judgement, and collaboration when managing and responding to child protection concerns.
Macquarie Community College delivers flexible online professional development to support educators across all service types.
Enrol now and stay up to date with your mandatory child protection knowledge.
Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now.
What you will learn
Course outline
This refresher session will strengthen your understanding of child protection responsibilities in Early Childhood Education and Care. You will:
- Identify signs and indicators that a child or young person may be at risk of harm, abuse, or neglect
- Understand your legal obligations as a mandatory reporter and your duty of care
- Review current child protection legislation and ethical responsibilities relevant to NSW
- Learn how to respond appropriately to disclosures made by children
- Use tools such as the Mandatory Reporter Guide (MRG) and ChildStory to guide decision-making
- Recognise professional boundaries and behaviours that support child-safe environments, including awareness of grooming behaviours
Course outcome
By the end of this session, educators will have strengthened their confidence in identifying and responding to child protection concerns.
Participants will gain up-to-date knowledge of legal and ethical requirements, ensuring they can apply child-safe practices, meet mandatory reporting obligations, and contribute to a culture of safety within their service.
What you need to know
Entry requirements
This course is suitable for educators who have previously completed accredited child protection training (CHCPRT025) and require a refresher to maintain currency and update sector knowledge.
What you need to provide
A laptop/computer with internet access