NEW FREE LIVE WEBINAR
Safe Sleep Strategies for Babies and Toddlers: Techniques for Educators and Caregivers
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 training in how to promote safe rest and sleep for the children in their care.
Join Dr Mary Anne Hall for this important Live presentation where she will discuss strategies that you can implement in your service to provide a safe sleep environment for children.
DATE: Tuesday 11th February 2025
TIME:
QLD: 12pm - 1pm
NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
NT: 11:30am - 12:30pm
WA: 10:00am - 11:00pm
SA: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
This Webinar will discuss:
- What steps Approved Providers, Nominated Supervisors and Family Day Care Coordinators must take to ensure that the needs for sleep and rest of children in the service are met.
- Strategies for setting up a safe space for sleep.
- Supervision techniques to ensure baby is safe during sleep.
- Managing Hidden Dangers such as jewellery, toys and comforters.
- Communicating with families about difficult sleep requests.
Following the Webinar a certificate of attendance will be sent to your registered email address.
The importance of actively supervising children during sleep and rest is reflected in Quality Area 2 of the National Quality Standard (NQS), in particular:
- Element 2.1.1 Wellbeing and comfort: Each child’s wellbeing and comfort is provided for, including appropriate opportunities to meet each child’s 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 to identify and respond to every child at risk of abuse or neglect.
