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As this horrendous case makes its way through the courts we must look for learning opportunities so this can't happen again. The topic of grooming is so important. Anyone working with children or responsible for staff/volunteers working with children must ensure: -they understand what grooming looks like -they understand it's not just children who get groomed, the adults around them can also be groomed -they have policies in place that reduce the likelihood of grooming (codes of conduct, complaint handling policies, recruitment policies) -children, families and community have clear pathways to raise concerns Perpetrators want to get away with their behaviour so they use grooming to reduce the likelihood a child will speak up and reduce the likelihood that an adult will respond appropriately or believe a child if they do speak up! For organisations seeking support in training around child safe practices and implementation of Child Safe Standards/National Principles please contact Growing Futures. https://lnkd.in/gXJ7EHks

Join our June CPD session on Information Sharing, focusing the changes to the statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 and non-statutory guidance Information Sharing issued April 2024. 🗓️ Tuesday 11th June 2024 🕙 1:15pm - 2:45pm GMT 📍 Online The session will focus on and review the changes in responsibilities for safeguarding practitioners in educational and childcare settings including: ✅ The legal framework, and how it supports information sharing for the purpose of safeguarding children from abuse and neglect ✅ Simplifying the core principles of timely and effective information sharing which supports day-to-day decision making ✅ Reinforcing the importance of sharing information, and why data protection does not prevent sharing ✅ The complexities of 'consent' and why it causes confusion ✅ Understanding your responsibilities ✅ The changes in definitions and understanding ✅ Advise on the development of safeguarding processes and policies ✅ Signpost to staff awareness training and much more! Register now: https://buff.ly/3QCf6Mx 🔥FREE FOR PACKAGE MEMBERS🔥 using the code CHAMPION24 *max 2 attendees per school. #CPD #SafeguardingChildren Interested in becoming a package member? https://buff.ly/4bPCIFN...

🚨Emergency drills are a crucial part of keeping children safe in an ECEC setting. But how can we ensure they are effective and age-appropriate? 💡Here are some critical reflection questions to get you started! 🦸🏽♂️Need help implementing effective emergency drills or looking for professional development opportunities? 📲Contact Childcare Experts – your trusted partner in ECEC audits, training, and professional development! 🌐 https://lnkd.in/g3mPFmH #ECEC #EmergencyPreparedness #SafeguardingChildren #ChildcareExpertso

💧 Learn more about compliance strategies with our webinar, "Back to Compliance: Where Innovation Meets Regulation". Gain insights from Jonathan, 120Water Director of Water Quality Compliance, on navigating sampling at elementary schools and childcare facilities. Here's what he has to say: "You send them some information and say they're eligible to have the sampling, but if they don't reach back out to you and say we want it, you don't have to document a refusal or non-response for secondary school because it's only if they reach back out to you, then you have to do the sampling." ▫️ Watch the replays here: https://bit.ly/3Xa9oW3 #digitalwater #waterquality #LCRR #LCRI #waterpolicy #drinkingwater #GetTheLeadOut

Ensure Safe Spaces for Kids! 😊 Our online course (accredited) and government-approved child protection training program equips you with the tools and knowledge to safeguard children from all forms of harm. This online course (accredited) is essential to professionals working in childcare, education, community services, and health sectors. What You Will Learn: 📍Recognizing Signs of Child Abuse and Neglect. 📍Effective Intervention Strategies. 📍Communication Skills. 📍Legal and Ethical Compliance. 📍Child-Focused Work Practices. The following unit(s) will be awarded to successful participants in this course. 📍CHCPRT025 – Identify and report children and young people at risk The certificate will be issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Training and assessment delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Sign up with confidence at A Training now! Together, let's build a safer future for our children! Enroll to our online course here https://lnkd.in/gabJs9GR and be a part of the solution. #ATraining #childcare #childatrisk #children #ChildProtection #SafetyFirst #ATrainingApproved #friends #family #protect #gettrained #knowhow #yesindeed #brisbane

Over their lifetime, early childhood settings in the UK will be regularly inspected. It goes without saying that being well-prepared is crucial. Thankfully, having a system like Child Paths can make a world of difference in helping services maintain compliance and uphold high standards. #In this blog, Dr Gillian Lake considers Child Protection and Safeguarding, the Quality of Early Childhood Education, Leadership and Management, and Parental Engagement - and highlights how our software can help in each area. Read the blog here: https://zurl.co/kDGA #OftsedsInspection #EarlyChildhoodEducation #NurseryManagement #EarlyYearsLeadership

💪 Empowering children to protect themselves starts with us! 🦸♀️ Educators play a vital role in fostering safe and supportive environments. These critical reflection questions can help you assess your program's approach to protective behaviours. Here are some prompts to get you started: 👉🏻How can we create spaces where children feel comfortable speaking up? 👉🏻What resources can we use to teach children about body safety and trusted adults? 👉🏻How can we work together with families to promote consistent messages? 👉🏻Do all staff members feel confident in recognising and responding to concerns? 💡By reflecting on these questions, we can ensure our ECEC settings are places where all children feel safe and empowered. #ECEC #ProtectiveBehaviours #SafeguardingChildren #ChildSafety Need help implementing a comprehensive protective behaviours program or seeking professional development for your staff? 📲 Contact Childcare Experts – your trusted partner in ECEC audits, training, and professional development! 🌐 https://lnkd.in/g3mPFmH

Last Chance to register for tomorrows FREE WEBINAR - Compliance and Best Practice Made Easy Keeping your children, parents, and educators safe has never been more important as you respond to changing regulatory requirements. In this months Kangarootime Free Webinar, Jamie McVeigh is joined by 1Place Childcare compliance and best practice expert, Paula B. to discuss the easy steps to keep your early learning service and OSHC safe. In this interactive webinar, you'll learn how to effectively manage compliance and administrative tasks in your ECEC service. We'll be discussing: 1. How to remove the shackles of administration and compliance 2. Making compliance easy and accessible 3. Simplifying processes and providing resources 4. Cultivating a positive mindset 5. Q&A Thursday, February 29th, 12pm AEST. Register here to join the conversation https://bit.ly/4bNABmt

In the #EYFS and reflecting on your safeguarding and child protection systems and processes? Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2024 is now available, and it's crucial that we all refer to it in PVI early years education. The EYFS states: "All schools are required to have regard to the government's statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', and other childcare providers may also find it helpful to read this guidance." As an EYFS provider, whilst not mandatory, reading KCSIE is highly recommended. You will find it more than helpful in guiding your policies, procedures and processes for keeping all children safe. It's an invaluable resource for safeguarding practice. I've used KCSIE to create a comprehensive Safer Recruitment DRAFT Policy Guidance, just one item in my Recruitment Bundle. Stay informed, stay compliant! Take some time to read and review KCSIE 2024 and consider how it can develop your safeguarding practices. #EYFS #Safeguarding #KCSIE2024 #EarlyYearsEducation #ChildProtection Do you agree?

FREE WEBINAR REMINDER - Compliance and Best Practice Made Easy Keeping your children, parents, and educators safe has never been more important as you respond to changing regulatory requirements. In this months Kangarootime Free Webinar, Jamie McVeigh is joined by 1Place Childcare compliance and best practice expert, Paula B. to discuss the easy steps to keep your early learning service and OSHC safe. In this interactive webinar, you'll learn how to effectively manage compliance and administrative tasks in your ECEC service. We'll be discussing: 1. How to remove the shackles of administration and compliance 2. Making compliance easy and accessible 3. Simplifying processes and providing resources 4. Cultivating a positive mindset 5. Q&A Thursday, February 29th, 12pm AEST. Register here to join the conversation https://bit.ly/42Bknsg