What Not To Do

Avoiding Harmful Habits in Early Childhood Practice

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How You'll Learn

Self-Paced Online

How Long

1-2 hours

How Much

$29 inc GST

Course Overview

This self paced online course shows educators what harmful habits look like, and what to do instead.

A practical, self-paced online course helping educators recognise harmful practices, understand why they cause harm, and replace them with safe, respectful approaches that protect every child’s dignity and wellbeing.

What You’ll Learn
  • Recognise harmful and inappropriate practices
  • Understand your legal responsibilities and the NQF
  • Respond calmly and confidently in challenging moments
  • Use safe, respectful, and child-centred strategies
  • Support children’s dignity, belonging and emotional safety
Early Childhood Education

Course Content

Explore the key topics and practical strategies covered in this course.

Inappropriate Discipline

What harmful habits look like, why they cause harm and what to do instead.

Foundations of Connection

Understand what sits beneath challenging behaviour and what children need from educators.

Strategies for Challenging Moments

Practical strategies to use straight away to respond with calm, confident practice.

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