Many educators especially those new to the care industry, are not fully aware of the dangers associated with rest and sleeping. Under childcare legislation, it is essential that Approved Providers, Directors and Managers ensure that all care personnel have comprehensive safe sleep training in how to promote safe rest and sleep for the children in their care.
Presented by Dr Mary Anne Hall, this short course provides practical strategies and essential information to help educators and caregivers create safe sleep environments.
The course is delivered via a short online video presentation (with subtitles) and multi-choice quizzes to reinforce learning. Learners can start anytime, pause, and resume on any device. Upon completion, they can download their certificate.
Length: 1.5 Hours
Delivery: Completely Online – No Placement Required
Duration: You will have 90 days to access and complete the course
Certificate: Issued on completion
Who Should Complete This Safe Sleep Training?
- Long Day Care Centre Directors
- Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Coordinators
- Family Day Care Coordinators
- Directors of Service
- Group Leaders
- Educators and Caregivers.
The importance of actively supervising children during sleep and rest is highlighted in Quality Area 2 of the National Quality Standard (NQS), specifically:
- Element 2.1.1 – Wellbeing and comfort: Each child’s wellbeing and comfort is provided for, including appropriate opportunities to meet their need for sleep, rest, and relaxation.
- Element 2.2.1 – Supervision: At all times, reasonable precautions and adequate supervision ensure children are protected from harm and hazard.
- Element 2.2.3 – Child protection: Management, educators, and staff are aware of their roles and responsibilities in identifying and responding to children at risk of harm.