Content: Professional Knowledge

Type: Online Course

Length: 2 Hours

Level: School Professionals

Organisers: DET

Presenters: nil

Format: An online course

Reflection

Objectives: This course is a DET online course that informs school staff members about the necessities of reporting, as well as other legal obligations, that are in place in order to protect students at the school, both in their school life and home life. The course covered topics such as sexual abuse, how to identify these signs, and what a staff member must do in order to report these issues.

Reasons for attending: I completed this course as, though not a mandatory reporter at work, my position is rather unique in that next to teachers, we deal with students the most, so it seemed helpful. Quite frankly though, after having a student tell me they were suicidal after I asked how there day was, I realised I had no idea what to do next, so I had to learn.

Relation to studies and learning outcomes: This module was focused on patron safety, it was a lot of practical examples and procedures but all of it was focused on student wellbeing and safety. From the module I learnt about the sort of things that are required to be reported, how they are reported, and most importantly for myself, the signs to look for in students to ensure they are safe.

Future Uses: This module serves a very practical purpose in that it gives me a framework with which to report concerning behavior, and the next time a student approaches me with concerning language I know how to deal with it.

Evidence: Screenshot of Emails confirming it

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