Every sleep and rest period matters.
This practical Safe Sleep Training course gives educators the knowledge and confidence to create safer sleep environments for babies and young children in education and care settings.
Developed by Centre Support, this course explains the real risks behind SUDI and SIDS, why safe sleep procedures exist, and how everyday educator practices help protect children.
Educators will learn:
- The causes and risk factors linked to SUDI and SIDS
- The 5 key Safe Sleep Guidelines
- How to set up a safe cot and sleep room
- Safe supervision and physical sleep checks
- Sleep and rest requirements under the National Regulations
- How policies, procedures, and risk assessments protect children and educators
- Common unsafe sleep practices and how to avoid them
- Safe responses to temperature, bedding, wrapping, smoke exposure, and sleep positioning
This course is designed specifically for early childhood education and care services and focuses on practical, real-world application in busy room environments.
Course Features
- Lecture 1
- Quiz 0
- Duration 45 minutes
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 27
- Certificate Yes
- Assessments Yes
- 1 Section
- 1 Lesson
- 20 Weeks
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- Safe Sleep and Rest TrainingThis training video explores safe sleep and rest practices in early childhood education and care settings. It covers SUDI and SIDS risk reduction, safe cot setup, supervision requirements, sleep checks, room environments, smoke exposure, temperature management, unsafe sleep devices, and the legal responsibilities of educators under the National Regulations. The course also explains how policies, procedures, and risk assessments work together to protect children during sleep and rest periods.1
