This course will help you understand child abuse and neglect, the impact on tamariki (children) and how you can help. This course is suitable for anyone working with tamariki in the primary and intermediate sector, either as a teacher, teacher’s aide, parent/whānau helper or administrator.
If possible have your child protection policy and procedures on hand while you are completing this course.
What will I learn?
- Gain an understanding of why safeguarding and child protection is needed.
- Understand the steps you and your organisation can take to prevent abuse using relevant legislation, strategies and framework.
- Know your responsibilities to safeguard, protect and support the wellbeing of tamariki.
- Understand the importance of an organisational commitment to a safeguarding culture.
- Outline why child protection policies are important.
- Recognise the signs, symptoms, behaviours and indicators of child abuse and neglect.
- Explain how to respond and report appropriately to concerns.
Who is this course for?
- Teachers
- Teacher Aides
- Principals & Deputy Principals
- Deans
- Heads of Departments
- Pastoral Care staff including Learning Support Co-ordinators and Counsellors
- Caretakers
- Syndicate Leaders
- Office Staff
- Volunteers
COURSE ACCESS: 30 days
DURATION: 2.5 hours
COMPLETION RULES: All units must be completed Leads to a certificate with a duration of 2 years.
Group training and content warning: It is not recommended to complete this eLearning in a group environment as some course content may be triggering for individuals who may have experienced childhood trauma. We recommend wearing headphones. To ensure your wellbeing, trigger warnings are given throughout our course with support guidance provided.
$50
“The course is accessible and highly relevant – long overdue. It cuts through to what is important and is very much to the point. I particularly liked the video about the barriers to reporting.”
“It provided a great overview, accessible information and links to the organisations for a new teacher in the sector.”
“These courses are great value for money they contain everything you need to know for a sound / basic understanding and put forward in an easy to follow manner.”
“I think it is comprehensive & allows busy teachers to get a handle on legislation as well as the face-to-face realities of safeguarding children.”
“It covered everything we need to know as educators and has the links to local supports. It clearly outlines the steps to be taken, the Acts involved & checks for your understanding.”