In this essential episode of 'Everything Early Childhood,' we delve into the crucial topic of child protection education, providing early childhood professionals with the tools, strategies, and knowledge to ensure the safety and well-being of the children in their care. We confront the hard truths about child safety and discuss the responsibilities of being a mandatory reporter. Listeners will learn how to incorporate regular drills, have open conversations with teams and families, use anatomical names for clarity, and respond correctly when a child discloses sensitive information. Featuring expert insights and practical advice, we explore effective programs like Ditto Box and Safe 4 Kids, emphasising how to recognise signs of abuse and neglect. This episode is a call to action for all educators to be vigilant, informed, and prepared to act as guardians of innocence in their professional roles. Thank you to our superhumans who do amazing work in the most important work in this field every single day!