Supporting children to feel safe, confident and empowered begins with everyday practice.
This practical and engaging webinar will explore how early childhood educators can embed protective behaviours, body safety and emotional wellbeing into daily learning experiences and interactions. Grounded in child development, children’s rights and prevention-focused approaches, the session will support educators to create safe, inclusive and empowering environments where children feel respected, heard and supported.
Participants will gain practical strategies to strengthen children’s emotional literacy, safety awareness and help-seeking skills, while building confidence in identifying, assessing and responding to potential risks or concerns within ECEC settings.
Topics covered include:
• Being Safe & Feeling Safe
• UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
• Social Norms, Gender Norms & Gender Stereotypes
• Sexual Development
• Social & Emotional Intelligence
• Emotional Regulation & Co-Regulation
• Body Clues, Cues & Warning Signs
• Identifying, Assessing & Responding to Risk
Speakers
Kayelene Kerr
AdvDip(PublicSaf), BA(Just)Child Safety Advocate | Educator | Ambassador
Kayelene Kerr is one of Australia’s leading specialists in body safety, online safety, and digital wellbeing. With a background in Justice Studies and 28 years of experience in law enforcement and specialist education, she is the founder of eSafeKids and a trusted voice in child safety advocacy. Kayelene is an endorsed Trusted eSafety Provider with the Australian eSafety Commissioner and regularly presents to schools, educators, organisations and conferences across Australia and internationally.