For students
School of Education Frequently Asked
Questions
The following word document lists some of the common questions that
Program Directors and Program Administrators are asked by students.
Summer/Winter School Information
Responding to Abuse and Neglect: Education and Care Training for
Student Teachers
Participation in this program provides access to the knowledge and skills
you require to recognise and report suspicion of child abuse or neglect in
your work with children/young people. The university strongly encourages you
to undertake this training as early as possible in your teacher education
program. Consequently, we advise you to register for and participate in a
with one of the providers suggested below.
PLEASE NOTE: Early Childhood students MUST
have Responding to Abuse and Neglect: Education and Care Training before
commencing their first practicum placement - this is a REQUIREMENT not an
option for the MBCE and MBCG programs
Responding to Abuse and Neglect: Education and Care Training provides the
certification required by all education employers for teachers seeking or
engaged in employment in schools and settings.
For more information about the registration procedures, dates and cost for
Responding to Abuse and Neglect: Education and Care Training please contact
the following providers:
The Australian Education Union provides Responding to Abuse and Neglect:
Education and Care Training (RAN Training) free of charge for its members.
Students can join the union as Associate Members for $22 per annum. RAN
Training sessions are held at the AEU offices, 163 Greenhill Road, Parkside.
To join the AEU, or find information about RAN Training, or to register for
a training course, go to
http://www.aeusa.asn.au. To make an inquiry, email
training@aeusa.asn.au.
The Department for Education and Child Development (ECD),
provides Responding to Abuse and Neglect: Education and Care Training
Programs at the Education Development Centre, Milner Street, Hindmarsh, for
a fee.
Access Programs provide Responding to Abuse and Neglect: Education and Care
Training Programs for a fee and the contact email address is
rforgan@access-programs.com.au or for more information telephone Ro
Forgan on 8210 8102.
You have legal responsibilities as a mandated notifier. We strongly advise
you as a student teacher engaged in a practicum or working in some other
capacity with children/young people to seek support and/or advice from your
university or school staff if you are unsure of your responsibilities in
this regard or to consult with a social worker by calling the Child Abuse
Report Line on 13 14 78. However, your legal obligation to report, which you
can do anonymously, overrides all other considerations. It is your
responsibility to respond to this advice.
First Aid
Students must complete a Basic Emergency First Aid - ECD course prior to
registration as a teacher. Students can register for this course at
http://www.chess.sa.edu.au
PLEASE NOTE: Early Childhood students
MUST have a First Aid Certificate before commencing their first practicum
placement - this is a REQUIREMENT not an option for the MBCE and MBCG
programs