Every educator knows the tension. You want children to stretch, climb, experiment and push their edges, yet you also carry the weight of safety, compliance and community expectation. This webinar cuts through that pressure and reframes risky play as a right, a responsibility and a powerful part of children’s learning.

We explore how risky play builds resilience, decision making, self regulation and the confidence children rely on to navigate a complex world. Rather than removing every possible risk, we examine how to balance benefit and hazard using clear and defensible thinking aligned with the National Regulations, the Law, the National Quality Standard, and the approved learning frameworks.

Together we unpack practical examples, everyday scenarios and a risk matrix that supports educators to make thoughtful and accountable decisions about experiences, tools, equipment and regular outings.

Tools you'll walk away with for braver practice

• A grounded process for assessing benefit versus risk with confidence
• Strategies that strengthen children’s agency while meeting safety obligations
• Clear alignment between risky play, regulation and high quality pedagogy