Childsafe Level 4 Refining and expanding Established Child Safety Systems 2026028F

Date and time

Friday 21 August 2026, 9.30 am to 3.30 pm

Delivery mode

Face to Face, 40 Rosslyn St, West Melbourne. 3000

Audience 

Principals, Child Safety Officer, Wellbeing Leader, People and Culture, Board Head, Senior Head Teachers

Cost 

• Course Fees: Fully Funded. We have secured a grant to ensure the program is available to you at no cost
• Admin Fee: $100. A small contribution that helps us cover the "basics" like catering and logistics, and ensures that limited places are utilized by those who can attend

Description

The ChildSafe Level 4 – Child Safety Coordinator Training is designed for Principals, senior leaders, People and Culture and designated Child Safety Coordinators within independent schools who hold responsibility for overseeing the implementation and continuous improvement of child safety practices. This advanced course focuses on the systems, governance and organisational leadership required to embed the Child Safe Standards across all areas of a school. Participants explore how to develop and maintain effective child safety policies, lead risk management processes, support staff capability, manage complaints and reporting obligations, and drive continuous improvement. The training equips coordinators to guide whole-school implementation, ensuring child safety is consistently reflected in governance, culture, daily practice and decision-making

Key takeaways

• Understand the responsibilities of Leadership and  Child Safety Coordinators in leading and overseeing the implementation of the Child Safe Standards within a school environment.
• Assess and strengthen core child safety governance systems, including policies, codes of conduct, and complaints and reporting frameworks.
• Lead organisational risk management processes that identify and mitigate risks to students in physical, program and online environments.
• Support staff and school leaders to understand their roles and responsibilities in maintaining safe environments for students.
• Manage and respond appropriately to child safety concerns, disclosures and allegations in line with reporting requirements.
• Promote equity, inclusion and culturally safe practices for diverse student communities.
• Develop strategies for monitoring, reviewing and continuously improving child safety practices across the school.

Presenter Information

ChildSafe empowers organisations in child protection and safety, helping prevent harm and abuse to children and young people. We assist organisations in understanding compliance requirements for creating child-safe environments. Through our support, you can engage staff and volunteers while identifying and addressing program-specific risks tailored to your unique setting.