Safeguarding Children and Young People
Course Benefits
On completion of this course, you will:
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Understand your safeguarding responsibilities.
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Be confident in recognising and responding to concerns.
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Contribute to safer aquatic learning environments.
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Receive a Certificate of Completion.
Course Overview
The AUSTSWIM Safeguarding Children and Young People professional development course reinforces the role of swim teachers in maintaining child-safe environments.
The course supports teachers to understand safeguarding principles, recognise risks and respond appropriately to concerns in line with professional responsibilities.
This course is ideal for:
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Swim teachers working with children and young people.
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Aquatic professionals seeking to strengthen their safeguarding knowledge.
Course Details
Delivery and completion
- This course is delivered online and can be completed at your own pace.
- Completion contributes to 5 hours of professional development and can be used towards your licence renewal.
What you’ll learn
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Safeguarding principles and child-safe practices.
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Recognising signs of harm or risk.
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Professional boundaries and appropriate conduct.
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Creating safe, inclusive and respectful aquatic environments.
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Understanding reporting and response obligations.