Designated Safeguarding Lead Training

Comprehensive Training for Designated Safeguarding Leads

This course is designed for professionals stepping into the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in schools, early years settings, and nurseries. It’s also highly relevant for those assigned as Designated Safeguarding Officers in charities, children’s clubs, sporting associations, and health settings.

Our courses are tailored to meet the specific requirements of your designated safeguarding role, whether you’re an individual or an organisation.

Contact us today to discuss how we can meet your training needs through a customised approach.

You can join one of our bespoke online courses via Zoom or arrange face-to-face training for larger groups. Our experienced trainers will update you on the latest legislation and policies relevant to your practice area.

Designated Safeguarding Lead (Core) 1 day

As a DSL or Deputy DSL, you are the point of contact for safeguarding and child protection enquiries within your setting. This core course provides an in-depth understanding of the safeguarding and child protection process, detailing your role within it. The training covers how to effectively create a culture of safeguarding, raise awareness, respond to concerns, and make referrals.

Key Responsibilities:

Understanding and embedding national policy in practice

Ensuring staff are appropriately trained in safeguarding and PREVENT

Establishing communication structures for sharing concerns

Monitoring electronic systems that record safeguarding concerns

Managing allegations and disclosures and escalating concerns appropriately

Creating a safeguarding culture within your setting

This course is designed for newly appointed leads who need to demonstrate an additional level of training commensurate with their role.

Course Content Overview:

Escalation of cases

Responding to allegations of abuse and mandatory reporting

Referral quality and multi-agency protection processes

Barriers preventing staff or children from reporting abuse

Online safety

Designated Safeguarding Lead (Advanced/Refresher) 1 day

For experienced DSLs or Deputy DSLs who need to refresh their training and further develop their leadership skills and practice. This advanced course is ideal for those looking to enhance their confidence and ability to foster a safeguarding culture for children, adults, and employees.

Advanced Topics Include:

Role context within statutory intervention and legislation

Developing and writing organisational policies

OFSTED preparation

Multi-agency working

Addressing attitudes, values, and barriers within safeguarding

Managing allegations against staff

Leadership skills

Managing mental health within settings

Testimonials:

Shofar Nursery: “This course really helped me and my colleagues understand our role across the schools we work in. The real scenarios helped bring safeguarding to life and will definitely assist in decision-making going forward.”

Shona, Haringey Education Trust: “I learned a lot from this training. It was very interactive, and the cases were interesting. It demystified the subject for me and made it much less daunting in my new role. The homemade cake was a thoughtful touch, making break time relaxed and social.”

Penny, Every Child Trust: “The focus on mental health was really useful for us as we are seeing a rise in this area, not only for pupils but staff too.”

Designated Safeguarding Lead Training

Designated Safeguarding Lead (Core) 1 day

Designated Safeguarding Lead (Advanced/Refresher) 1 day

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