Child Protection for Boarding Facilities

Child Protection for Boarding Facilities

This impactful 2-hour webinar is designed to raise awareness and deepen understanding of child protection issues specific to Boarding Facilities in Aotearoa. Participants will gain essential knowledge and practical guidance to help safeguard children and respond appropriately to concerns.

Key topics include:

• The context and prevalence of child abuse in New Zealand
• Risk factors associated with Boarding Facilities
• Recognising signs and indicators of abuse
• Responding sensitively and effectively to a disclosure
• What to expect when reporting abuse to statutory agencies

This session is ideal for anyone working in a school with Boarding Facilities including leadership, educators, housemasters/mistresses, matrons, and residential assistants.