A child may disclose harm directly, indirectly, through behaviour or over time. The first response matters. Stay calm, listen carefully, take the child seriously and follow the service’s child-protection and reporting procedures without delay.
This free A4 resource provides clear practice expectations, a focused service or leadership check, immediate actions and links to recognised guidance. It can be printed, displayed or shared electronically across early learning centres, outside school hours care services and kindergartens.
A child may disclose harm directly, indirectly, through behaviour or over time. The first response matters. Stay calm, listen carefully, take the child seriously and follow the service’s child-protection and reporting procedures without delay.
This free A4 resource provides clear practice expectations, a focused service or leadership check, immediate actions and links to recognised guidance. It can be printed, displayed or shared electronically across early learning centres, outside school hours care services and kindergartens.