Creating Safer Childhoods: Child Safe Culture & Leadership

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This live webinar is Module 2 in the series of 3 Creating Safer Childhoods sessions.Creating and sustaining a child safe culture is a shared responsibility across every early education service, but it is leaders who set the tone. 

This live webinar explores what a child safe culture looks like under the NQF and the National Principles, and provides practical strategies for identifying and addressing institutional risk factors. 

Using real-world examples, participants will learn how to strengthen governance, respond to reportable allegations, and embed ethical practices that protect children and build trust with families, staff, and communities.

What you will learn

• Child safe culture principles and how they align with the latest NQF reforms
• How to identify institutional risk factors, including unethical leadership and gaps in safeguarding practices
• How to prevent grooming through clear role boundaries, effective supervision, and behaviour monitoring
• Build confidence in handling reportable allegations, including thresholds, documentation, and staff support
• Strengthen organisational culture through ethical governance, reflective practice, and ongoing monitoring.

Why you should attend

Child safety is more than compliance, it's about building a culture where children are respected, heard, and protected. 

Through audits, role plays, and group discussions, you will gain hands-on experience in identifying blind spots and leading with integrity when challenges arise. You will be better prepared to guide your service in meeting its legal, ethical, and cultural responsibilities, creating a safer environment for every child.

Earn CELA's Creating Safer Childhoods certificate

This topic is one of three in the Creating Safer Childhoods series. On completion of all three live webinars, you can apply for a CELA Creating Safer Childhoods certificate. This recognition not only affirms your professional learning but also demonstrates to families your active commitment to child safety.

Email your three individual webinar certificates to our training team to receive the Creating Safer Childhoods certificate. See Terms & Conditions for more information. 

Topics in the series include: 

• Creating Safer Childhoods: Recognising Abuse in Early Childhood Services ​

• Creating Safer Childhoods: Child Safe Culture & Leadership  ​

• Creating Safer Childhoods - Body Safety: Exploring Protection, Respect & Consent with Young Children ​