SRE Resources

Initial SRE Authorisation
In keeping with current child protection legislation, all SRE teachers are required to apply for a WWCC and obtain a clearance number. The WWCC number is recorded on the various forms submitted to the Conduct Protocol Unit (CPU) See forms section in Resources below. Approved providers must keep relevant WWCC documents for five years after the employment or engagement has been completed.

Training for SRE is a government requirement, and encourages both teachers and students. There are two components of SRE training: 1. Child Protection Training and 2. Teacher Training (units/modules 1-7).

Step 1. Register your interest
Fill in this form and an email will be sent to you outlining all the steps necessary.

Step 2. SRE Child Protection Training
It is an approved provider’s responsibility to ensure that all SRE teachers have participated in an initial child protection induction and annual update. This is to ensure that SRE teachers are aware of their obligation to advise the principal or workplace manager of concerns about the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people that arise during the course of their work. SRE teachers are mandatory reporters of suspected risk of significant harm and of the procedures for doing so. Child Protection training is called ‘Breaking the Silence’ in the Presbyterian Church.

To complete ‘Breaking the Silence’ training see Breaking the Silence – Jericho Road

If you need more information about child protection training please contact the Conduct Protocol Unit at cpu-admin@pcnsw.org.au or Ph: +61 2 9690 9321.

Step 3. SRE Teacher Training
SRE Teacher training follows the ICCOREIS Basic Training Standard and includes a lesson observation.

Primary School – 7 modules of training

• Self-directed online training, operated by PY or
• SRE Essentials training available via zoom, operated by ACC & Baptist or
• Equivalent Modules of training from ICCOREIS members
• PLUS Teacher Declaration (Criminal Proceedings)

High School – 7 modules of training

• Self-directed online training, operated by PY or
• Equivalent Modules of training from ICCOREIS members
• PLUS Teacher Declaration (Criminal Proceedings)
• Plus Extra Training: Paid SRE Teachers

In light of our commitment to safe ministry and the annual assurance we give the Department of Education (DoE) regarding training for SRE, the Presbyterian Church in NSW, and several other authorisers of high school SRE teachers, has decided on the following standard.

Anyone who is employed and/or receives a non-tax benefit as a ‘religious practitioner’ to teach SRE in a central or high school must:

• Be authorised by the Conduct Protocol Unit (CPU) as a high school SRE teacher
• Be trained to at least certificate level in both teaching Christian Faith in the Classroom and pastoral care
• Commenced or completed at least a Theological Diploma
• Only use one of the authorised curricula listed above
• Be cross-authorised by other local church/denominational representatives

For assistance with Recognised Prior Learning, please contact Roslyn Deal from Presbyterian Youth at roslyndeal@pynsw.org.au or Ph: +61 2 9690 9379.

Step 4: Receive your SRE card from your Session Clerk
The SRE card and name badge will be sent to your session clerk for signing.