Free Safeguarding and Child Protection Training
Te Aroha, Matamata & Morrinsville Only
When great organisations work together, great things can happen!
Now that Holistic Safeguarding is proudly based in Te Aroha and a member of the Te Aroha Business Association, we wanted to give something back to our local community. With the support of the Matamata-Piako District Council Pride of Place – Community-Led Initiatives Grant, we can now extend that offering to the Matamata-Piako District.
Our safeguarding and child protection training is always in high demand and is typically only available through internal organisational delivery. However, we are delighted to offer three FREE Introduction to Safeguarding and Child Protection training events across Te Aroha, Matamata, and Morrinsville.
These exclusive community events provide a rare opportunity for organisations, staff, and volunteers supporting children, young people, and families across the Matamata-Piako District to access this sought-after training free of charge.
Spaces are limited, so register early to avoid missing out.
Whether you are new to child protection training or looking to refresh your knowledge, if your organisation works with, supports, or has contact with children, young people, or their families, this multi-agency training is for you.
This engaging half-day Introduction to Safeguarding and Child Protection multi-agency training, delivered by experienced child safety specialists, will strengthen your knowledge, skills, and confidence across safeguarding and the main "Rs" of child protection.
Participants will explore:
✔ Understanding safeguarding and child protection.
✔ Recognising the categories and possible indicators of abuse.
✔ Responding to the different types of disclosures safely.
✔ Reporting and referring child safety concerns, including allegations against staff.
✔ Recording concerns and evidencing practice.
✔ Creating safer organisations for children and young people and staff.
Learners receive all course resources and a personal certificate upon completion.
Only available to organisations, staff, and volunteers working with children, young people, and families across the Matamata-Piako district.
Terms and Conditions:
• Spaces are limited to a maximum of 30 participants per event (they are expected to fill quickly).
• Where demand exceeds available spaces, priority will be given to volunteers, not-for-profit organisations, community groups, and organisations without access to sector child protection training resources.
• Registrations may be limited to a maximum of three participants per organisation.
• Certificates of Attendance will only be issued to participants who attend the full training event.
• Holistic Safeguarding reserves the right to amend participant allocations to ensure fair access across the Matamata-Piako District.
Multi-Agency
If your organisation works with, supports, or has contact with children, young people, or their families, this multi-agency training is for you. Examples include, but are not limited to:
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Childcare, out-of-school care, and holiday programmes.
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Community and voluntary organisations.
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Early childhood centres and organisations.
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Education providers.
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Emergency and community housing, and other support services.
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Faith-based organisations and ministries.
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Government, local authority, and public sector services.
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Health, disability, mental health, and well-being services.
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Kaupapa Māori, Māori and other cultural organisations.
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Performing Arts Groups
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Residential, foster care and support services.
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Social service, community support, and family service providers.
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Sports and recreation clubs, play services or groups.
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Youth services and youth development programmes.
The Main "Rs" of Child Protection
Recognising Concerns
The different categories and indicators of abuse and neglect.
Responding to Concerns
The different types of disclosures and how to respond safely.
Reporting Concerns
Best practice for reporting concerns within the organisation.
Referring
Concerns
Best practice in referring concerns externally, including to Oranga Tamariki or the Police.
Recording Concerns
Best practice in documenting concerns and evidencing safeguarding actions.