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Safe Sleep PD for Early Childhood Educators

Course Overview

This professional learning session builds early childhood educators’ confidence and knowledge of safe sleep and rest requirements in Early Education and Care settings.

Grounded in current legislation, recognised safe sleep guidelines, and best-practice strategies, the session supports educators to meet regulatory obligations while prioritising children’s health and wellbeing.

Educators will learn how to implement safe, compliant, and child-centred sleep and rest practices, including practical approaches that reduce risk and promote consistent routines.The session also explores how to develop strong, respectful partnerships with families, ensuring safe sleep practices are clearly communicated and collaboratively supported.

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

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What you will learn

Course outline

This session will strengthen educators’ knowledge of safe sleep practices in Early Childhood Education and Care. This course is designed to:
  • Explore why safe sleep is critical for children's health, safety, and wellbeing.
  • Review compliance requirements with a focus on National Law, Regulations, Red Nose Safe Sleep guidelines and Quality Standards that guide our practice.
  • Examine practical safe sleep strategies, including supervision, equipment, environments and individual child considerations.
  • Discuss tips for developing and implementing effective safe sleep and rest policies and procedures.
  • Consider ways to support families and share safe sleep knowledge in meaningful and respectful ways.

Course outcome

This professional learning opportunity will equip educators with the confidence and practical tools to ensure safe sleep and rest practices are consistently embedded across their service.

It will also ensure services are aware of the most current compliance requirements to support best practice.

What you need to know

Entry requirements

N/A

What you need to provide

A laptop/computer with internet access

Class details

Start DateAnytime
End DateN/A
DaysN/A
TimeN/A
TutorTBA
Location Online (Self Paced)

$140

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Delivery Mode

To meet the needs of our students Macquarie Community College balances delivery and engagement across permanent, regular and temporary delivery sites and offer face-to-face, remote zoom classes and self-paced learning options.

Ways to Study

  • On campus

Our college campus locations are:

    • Blacktown
    • Chatswood
    • Carlingford
    • Epping
    • Ryde
    • Mt Druitt
  • Virtual classroom
  • Complete workplace training
  • Combine ways to study

FAQ

How you got questions? Please see our comprehensive FAQ page for everything you need to know about Macquarie Community College, our policies, student support, application and enrolment procedures.

How to Enrol

Step 1 - Choose Your Course

  • Select the non-accredited short course you are interested in.
  • Find a day and time that suits your schedule.

Note: Enrolment is open to anyone 18 years or older.

Step 2 - Enrol and Verify

  • Click ‘Enrol Now’ after selecting your course and schedule.
  • Enter your details on the enrolment page.
  • Verify your email through a secure link sent to your email address.
  • Complete the secure checkout and payment process.

Ensure you read the Terms and Conditions available at: Macquarie Community College Terms and Conditions. For assistance, call customer service at 1300 845 888.

Step 3 - Receive Your Enrolment Details

  • You will receive an immediate enrolment confirmation email upon successful enrolment. Check and read the attached Terms and Conditions.
  • The payer of the enrolment will receive a tax invoice immediately after processing.
  • You will receive a course reminder email a day before your class begins.
  • For Online Zoom classes, a Zoom link and password will be emailed the day before class. Use the same link and password for subsequent sessions if applicable.