This advanced course is designed specifically for Child Safety Officers in primary and secondary schools.
It equips participants with the specialised knowledge, legal context and practical tools needed to lead, coordinate and monitor child safety practices across their school environment.
Using contemporary case examples and regulatory updates, this course builds the capability and confidence of Child Safety Officers to manage risk, oversee compliance and support school leaders in creating a strong safeguarding culture.
What You Will Learn
By completing this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the specific responsibilities of a Child Safety Officer
- Identify and assess reportable allegations and apply the concept of reasonable belief
- Navigate mandatory reporting and Reportable Conduct Scheme obligations
- Escalate concerns appropriately to school leadership, CCYP, Victoria Police or Child Protection
- Manage and document safeguarding concerns with professionalism and integrity
- Maintain professional boundaries, manage bias and address inappropriate conduct
- Support the school’s leadership team in investigations, decision-making and compliance reviews
- Promote a school-wide culture of reporting, safety and accountability
Who Should Attend
This course is suitable for individuals with leadership or designated safeguarding responsibilities within schools, including:
- Child Safety Officers
- Deputy principals, year level leaders and student wellbeing coordinators
- Child Protection Leads or designated safeguarding officers in Catholic, independent or government schools
- Compliance and policy officers responsible for safeguarding frameworks
Why Choose This Training
- Designed specifically for the leadership and compliance role of Child Safety Officers
- Delivered by qualified safeguarding professionals and investigators
- Builds advanced understanding of legislative, regulatory and policy frameworks
- Strengthens your school’s compliance with the Child Safe Standards, Reportable Conduct Scheme and school registration requirements
- Empowers Child Safety Officers to act confidently, ethically and decisively when managing safeguarding matters
