Start Reflective Questions: Self Assessment

I understand that children have a right to be heard and to be taken seriously.

I am comfortable that I have implemented a range of methods for promoting my commitment to children and their families.

I am comfortable providing opportunities for children to make decisions about things that are important to them.

I understand that through child directed learning I am able to promote a child’s agency.

I understand my obligations to report incidents and emergencies that impact on the safety of a child to the Approved Provider and/or Regulatory Authorities within a specific timeframe.

I am comfortable families know how to make a complaint or provide feedback, and would do so if necessary.

I understand the way in which a child develops and that I am required to plan for each child based on their individual developmental age and stage.

I am comfortable exposing the children to natural resources inside and outside and in different types of weather.

I am comfortable adapting my program and approach to ensure the children are exposed to a culturally inclusive environment and practices

I understand the importance of risky play in a child’s development.

I am comfortable I have the professional boundaries in place to be able to build trusting and professional relationships with families.

I understand why building trusting relationships is an important aspect to keeping children safe.

I understand the policies and procedures relating to keeping children safe under the National Quality Framework.

I am comfortable promoting and protecting the child’s right to safety regardless of my relationship with other people in the child’s life.

I understand that there are risk and protective factors in each child’s life and how they contribute to preventing harm or abuse.

I understand my legal obligations around reporting abuse and the reasons why these obligations are in place.

I am comfortable that I meet the regulations in relation to the storage and security of hazards and removal of risks.

I am comfortable asking people to leave or refusing people entry or access to the children if they are not authorised, even if I know them or have met them before.

I understand the value of building trusting and professional relationships with a child’s family.

I am comfortable addressing these gaps with my coordinator and actively seeking new opportunities on my own.

I am comfortable learning more about these children’s individual needs and adapting my program appropriately to meet these.

I am comfortable that I am doing my best to promote a Child Safe Child Friendly culture.

I am comfortable that I meet these obligations and provide a safe and friendly environment for the children in my care.

I understand there are a range of methods through which I can actively promote my commitment to Child Safe Child Friendly environment and practices.

I am comfortable reporting abuse or potential abuse in line with my obligations.