Child protection education

Professional reading

The following article provides useful information about child protection education policy and guidelines

Support materials

The aim of child protection education in secondary schools is to assist students in developing skills in recognising unsafe or abusive situations, responding with appropriate protective strategies and establishing relationships that promote equality, respect and responsibility. This document will assist teachers in implementing child protection education within the framework of the NSW Board of Studies, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) Years 7 - 10 syllabus. It provides curriculum materials to assist in developing student knowledge and understanding about child protection issues and skills in protective behaviours. It also supports teachers in the delivery of child protection education by discussing key concepts in child protection education, teaching strategies, community involvement and dealing with sensitive issues.

Child protection Stage 4

This resource provides teaching and learning activities that will assist teachers to implement child protection education as part of Stage 4 PDHPE programs. The following links will allow teachers to access electronic copies of the materials.

Introduction and overview

Theme 1: Recognising abuse

Theme 2: Power in relationships

Theme 3: Protective strategies

Child protection Stage 5

This resource provides teaching and learning activities that will assist teachers to implement child protection education as part of Stage 5 PDHPE programs. The following links will allow teachers to access electronic copies of the materials.

Introduction and overview

Theme 1: Recognising abuse

Theme 2: Power in relationships

Theme 3: Protective strategies