Inappropriate discipline

This course supports education and care professionals in understanding their legal and ethical responsibilities when guiding children’s behaviour. Grounded in the National Quality Framework (NQF), this course highlights the importance of creating safe, respectful and inclusive environments where children can thrive. Participants will explore the difference between appropriate guidance and inappropriate discipline, with a strong focus on the practical application of positive, strengths-based behaviour guidance strategies. This course outlines relevant legislative requirements, including notification of serious incidents, and the training obligations of services under the National Law and Regulations.

Designed to fit within a framework of training and support that builds a child-safe culture, this course includes explicit examples of inappropriate discipline and practices, reflective questions and an assessment. It is recommended that every person working in education and care completes this training every 12 months to maintain up-to-date knowledge and promote consistent, child-centred practice across the service.

In this course, you will:

• identify what constitutes inappropriate discipline, including examples of harmful/unacceptable practices
• explore positive, strengths-based behaviour guidance strategies that uphold children’s dignity and rights
• demonstrate your understanding of legal responsibilities related to reporting serious incidents, training requirements and maintaining a child-safe environment.

Recommended for:

• approved providers
• nominated supervisors
• educators and early childhood teachers
• family day care educators and coordinators
• education and care staff members
• volunteers and students working with children.

It is suitable for all roles in education and care settings and should be completed annually to maintain up-to-date knowledge and support a consistent, child-safe culture across the service.

Duration: 30 Minutes