Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk – Accredited Online Course

The nationally recognised CHCPRT025 – Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk unit provides educators and professionals with the essential knowledge and practical skills to protect children and young people from harm.

This self-paced, accredited online course is designed to fit around your busy schedule as an educator. You can log in and complete the learning at a time that works best for you, and pause or return whenever you need.

The course takes around 6 hours to complete (plus assessments) and gives you the flexibility to learn at your own pace.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

This course provides practical knowledge and skills to help you protect children and young people in your care.

You’ll gain confidence in:

  • Recognising Abuse and Neglect
    • Identify physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as neglect
    • Understand behavioural and physical indicators of risk
    • Learn about barriers children face in disclosing abuse
  • Understanding Risk and Protective Factors
    • Explore what constitutes significant harm
    • Recognise family, social, cultural, and environmental risk factors
    • Learn protective factors that promote child resilience and wellbeing
  • Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
    • Mandatory reporting requirements for early childhood educators
    • Differences in state and territory legislation
    • Adhering to workplace policies and child-safe standards
    • Professional boundaries and enhanced duty of care
  • Reporting and Documentation
    • How to document and report concerns accurately and factually
    • Communication strategies with authorities and other stakeholders
    • Privacy, confidentiality, and information-sharing guidelines
  • Creating Safe and Supportive Environments
    • Implementing strategies to establish child-safe practices
    • Supporting children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or trauma
    • Trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches
  • Additional topics covered
    • Barriers to reporting and managing disclosures
    • Dynamics of abuse and its impact on child development
    • The role of educators in early intervention
    • Ongoing professional learning in child protection law

WHY THIS TRAINING MATTERS:

  • Fulfil your legal obligations as a mandatory reporter
  • Strengthen your ability to identify, respond, and report concerns
  • Gain confidence in managing sensitive situations with professionalism and care
  • Be fully prepared to respond in situations where a child is at immediate risk.
  • Learn how to make child-safe decisions in your daily interactions with children.
  • Ensure your training aligns with your centre’s policies and strengthens child protection practices.
  • Contribute to creating a safe and supportive environment for all children in your care.
  • Contribute to a child-safe organisation and culture of safety

Course price: $150

Certificates issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR STATE:

VICTORIA

  • Based on legislation such as the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005, persons in day-to-day charge and nominated supervisors are required to undertake a child protection course such as CHCPRT025
  • Understanding of reporting protocols and familiarity with state child protection frameworks is essential.
  • Refresher training is encouraged to uphold compliance and best practices

NEW SOUTH WALES

  • Under section 162A, nominated supervisors, persons in day-to-day charge, and family day care coordinators must complete an approved child protection course such as CHCPRT025
  • In-house training is not sufficient
  • Although section 162A does not specify refresher training, Regulation 84 requires that staff be continually made aware of up-to-date child protection laws and obligations. Refresher training is considered best practice (suggested every 12 – 24 months)

QUEENSLAND

  • Under section 162A of the Education and Care Services National Law (effective from 1 April 2025), approved providers must ensure that nominated supervisors, persons in day-to-day charge, and family day care coordinators complete an approved child protection course such as CHCPRT025
  • Completed training must be delivered by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO); in-house training is not sufficient
  • All staff must also be aware of child protection laws and responsibilities; refresher training and record-keeping are encouraged for compliance with Regulation 84 and NQS Quality Area 2

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

  • Mandatory Reporters and Nominated Supervisors are legally required to complete an approved child protection course such as CHCPRT025. All staff must understand applicable legislation (e.g., Children and Community Services Act 2004). In-house training is not sufficient
  • Refresher training is strongly recommended yearly to keep staff knowledge current

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

  • Persons in day-to-day charge and nominated supervisors completing an approved child protection course, such as CHCPRT025 is considered best practice
  • All staff working with children must know SA-specific child protection laws, and refresher training every 12–24 months is recommended

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

  • Under legislation (e.g., Children and Young People Act 2008), persons in day-to-day charge and nominated supervisors must complete an approved child protection course such as CHCPRT025
  • All staff must understand ACT-specific child protection legislation and reporting obligations; refresher training is recommended regularly

TASMANIA

  • Mandatory Reporters and Nominated Supervisors are required to complete an approved child protection course such as CHCPRT025.
  • Refresher training is strongly recommended annually

NORTHERN TERRITORY

  • Under the Care and Protection of Children Act 2007, all adults (18+) are mandatory reporters. Training must include understanding legislation, recognising abuse, reporting obligations, and strategies to intervene
  • The unit CHCPRT025 is accepted and available for this purpose
  • Refresher training is advisable

ABOUT OUR COURSE

Aligns to ECEC Standards.

Written by child protection experts

Informed by research

Self-paced, 100% online delivery

BENEFITS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS

Our learning programs are designed to help educators like you grow in confidence and capability. Through targeted training, we aim to:

  • Build confidence in handling sensitive child protection concerns
  • Protect children and uphold your legal and ethical obligations
  • Ensure your service meets regulatory requirements and best practice standards
  • Promote safe, supportive environments where children can thrive

CHILD PROTECTION TRAINING: Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk

CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk is a government-approved course essential for anyone working in early childhood education. It’s specifically designed for early childhood educators and support staff in early learning settings

The course will help you:

  • Meet mandatory child protection training requirements in line with state and territory legislation
  • Understand your duty of care and responsibilities in protecting children
  • Align your knowledge with your service’s policies and procedures
  • Build a child-safe culture within your organisation

By completing this training, you’ll strengthen your skills in recognising and responding to concerns about children’s safety and wellbeing – ensuring every child in your care is supported and protected.

Course Overview

This government-approved child protection training course is essential for educators, childcare workers, healthcare professionals, and community service workers who have a duty of care to children and young people. It meets mandatory child protection training requirements under relevant state and territory legislation and protocols.

What You Will Learn

The course builds knowledge and awareness of child protection responsibilities, helping participants to:

  • Recognise signs of abuse and neglect, including emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, neglect, domestic and family violence, and child-on-child abuse.
  • Respond appropriately and support children and young people who may be at risk.
  • Apply child protection principles in the context of age, gender, disability, culture, and sexuality.

Participants will also gain an understanding of the legal and ethical frameworks that underpin child protection, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, relevant legislation, duty of care, and ethical responsibilities.

Upon completion of CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk, participants will be equipped to identify, respond to, and report concerns, fulfilling their legal and ethical obligations to protect children and young people. This child protection training is vital for safeguarding children and young people and contributing to their ongoing safety and well-being.

Certificates issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.

Who Should Enrol?

The course is essential for educators, childcare workers, healthcare professionals, and community service workers who have a duty of care to children and young people.

Course Delivery and Assessment

The online learning and assessment is expected to take approximately 5 hours to complete. These timeframes are estimates. Individuals with prior experience in similar training may complete the course in less time, while those new to the subject may need more time to complete all the learning content and assessment questions.

This course is delivered fully online and will be self-paced. Students are expected to complete this course within six (6) months after enrolment.

Assessment activities include both a practical element and a theory element.

Entry Requirements

Students must have access to a device with camera and audio recording capabilities, such as a smartphone, tablet, or computer with a webcam. This device will be necessary for creating short videos as part of the assessment, in which students verbally explain the required assessment outcomes.

Student Handbook

CLICK HERE to access the student handbook.

Award Issued

The following unit(s) will be awarded to successful participants in this course. The certificate will be issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd – RTO 90909.

  • CHCPRT025 – Identify and report children and young people at risk

SUPPORTING YOU TO CREATE CHILD-SAFE ENVIRONMENTS

Early Life Foundations is an independent voice on the national and international stage that promotes child-focussed education, allowing each child the opportunity to thrive and flourish. Early Life Foundations has delivered professional development and support for educators, parents, organisations and the community since 2008 and has been a Victorian DoE School Readiness Funding provider since 2019 as well as a NESA Recognised provider in NSW and a Kindy UPLIFT provider in Queensland.

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