The Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum (KS:CPC) third edition is due for release mid-December 2025.

Consultation 

The first consultation survey closed on 25 November 2022 – thank you to those who contributed.

Focus Area 1 – In July 2023, consultation with teachers occurred with feedback reviewed and considered.

Focus Area 2 – In November 2023, consultation with teachers occurred with feedback reviewed and considered.

Focus Area 3 – June 2024, consultation is underway.

Final consultation – September 2024 is underway.

For information email education.cpc@sa.gov.au.

September 2024 progress update

As of September 2024, the review has consulted with a wide range of stakeholders:

• The Expert Advisory Group provided advice on evidence-based research and emerging trends about online safety, consent, abuse, relationships, inclusivity.
• The Curriculum Content Group of policy and subject matter experts are continuing to provide advice regarding current policies, teaching practices and relevant resources.
• The Educator Group are continuing to provide feedback through an open consultation process about KS:CPC content, resources, and implementation.
• The department’s Aboriginal Voice Register will provide valuable perspectives to ensure the curriculum is culturally responsive.

Based on the consultation and feedback, progress so far includes:

• development of curriculum framework design (log in for more information) which visually demonstrates the interconnected elements of the KS:CPC,
• updated aims and rationale that reflect the KS:CPC values, purpose, and contemporary nature,
• realignment of the curriculum documents:  Birth – Age 5,  Foundation to Year 2, Years 3 to 4, Years 5 to 6, Years 7 to 8, Years 9 to 10, Years 11 to 12,
• support materials content (for Aboriginal children and young people; children and young people with disability and additional needs; culturally and linguistically diverse children and young people) embedded within the curriculum documents,
• updated general introduction and appendices based on contemporary evidence,
• realignment of the sequence of topics to ensure they are developmentally appropriate,
• review of the activities to ensure each one aligns with the updated framework, aims and contemporary evidence,
• audit of external links and resources.