In Safe Hands - 2026 Active, Dynamic and Effective Supervision in the Early Years Sector (National)

This short course has been developed for professionals working in the Early Years Education and Care Sector. 

Keeping children safe is the pillar of our educational environment. Active, Dynamic and Effective Supervision is the foundation of our child safe environment within the Early Years Education and Care Sector.

Course duration: 1 Hr

Pre-Requisites:  Nil

Meets following NQF requirements:

Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010

• Section 165: Offence to inadequately supervise children.
• Section 167: Offence relating to protection of children from harm and hazards
• Section 174: Offence to fail to notify certain information to Regulatory Authority

Education and Care Services National Regulations

• Regulation 101: Conduct of risk assessment for excursion
• Regulation 102 AAC: Risk assessment for the purposes of safe arrival of children policies and procedures
• Regulation 115: Premises designed to facilitate supervision
• Regulation 168: Education and care service must have policies and procedures
• Regulation 176: Time to notify certain information to Regulatory Authority

Learning Assessment: Multiple choice questions throughout the course.  No further study or assessment.

Certificate: Available for download at the time of successful completion of the online learning

Learning Outcomes:

• Active, Dynamic and Effective supervision requirements under the National Quality Framework;
• Active, Dynamic and Effective supervision requirements under Duty of Care;
• Types and levels of supervision;
• Shared responsibilities in relation to supervision.
• Importance of communication and planning in supervision
• De-briefing strategies when supervision is reviewed

Course Description:  

This course will teach practical processes which should be implemented to create consistent application of approved active supervision practices.  This includes information on planning, responses and actions to maintain a safe environment. It will also cover legal requirements and best practices in meeting with those requirements by establishing protocols, procedures and policies surrounding active supervision.  The course assists Educators in developing inclusive practices with families which will in turn enhance safety of children.  You will learn simple strategies to support you in these endeavors in your service community.  

Further Training:  Nil