Child Protection for Teachers

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Learn to identify the warning signs and indicators of child abuse and neglect. Teachers in many countries are required by law to report certain types of child abuse and neglect to relevant child protection authorities. Some nations are on the cusp of introducing mandatory reporting obligations, or have policy-based duties for reporting. All teachers can benefit from increased awareness and understanding of their roles in child protection. This course will enable you to recognise the signs of child abuse and neglect, and learn how maltreatment impacts on children’s learning and development. It will also help you to understand your role as a reporter. This course is designed for teaching staff and education leaders who want to improve their professional practice. It may also be of interest to student support staff, including teacher aides, school counsellors, chaplains, etc. For Australian school educators, this course aligns with the following Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST): Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments 4.4 Maintain student safety Engage in professional learning 6.2 Improve practice Engage professionally with colleagues 7.1 Meet professional ethics and responsibilities 7.2 Comply with legislative requirements 7.4 Engage with broader networks For Australian educators in before-school settings, this course aligns with the following National Quality Standard: Quality Area 2 - Children’s health and safety Element 2.2.3 Child protection: Management, educators and staff are aware of their roles and responsibilities to identify and respond to every child at risk of abuse or neglect. Warning: Child abuse is a sensitive issue and you may feel a range of emotions when you engage with this material. Please take care of yourself and each other as you work through this course.

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