Description:  It is important that educators understand not only what to do if they believe a child is at risk of abuse or neglect but to also feel confident in identifying children at risk. Knowing the indicators is as crucial as knowing how to make a report. This workshop will go beyond the confines of ‘mandatory reporting’ to delve into the intricacies of how traumatic experiences in the early years can lead to long-term implications.

Learning Outcomes:

• Explore child protection legislation
• Define child abuse and neglect
• Understand how to report child abuse and neglect
• Identify trauma in children

Links to NQS:

QA2, QA5 QA7