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What you will learn
In this live online Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training, you’ll build the knowledge and confidence to effectively carry out your safeguarding responsibilities and lead on child protection within your setting.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Understand key safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.
- Explain the role and responsibilities of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
- Create and maintain a safe and supportive safeguarding culture.
- Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
- Record and report concerns accurately and in line with best practice.
- Understand referral pathways and work effectively with safeguarding agencies.
- Apply safeguarding principles confidently in real-life scenarios.
Modules
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1. Safeguarding legislation, guidance and core principles
An overview of key safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance and how these influence safeguarding responsibilities within organisations.
2. The role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead and creating a safe environment
Understanding the responsibilities of the DSL, including managing safeguarding processes, supporting staff and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed.
3. Responding to concerns
How to respond appropriately when safeguarding concerns or disclosures are raised.
4. Recording and reporting concerns
Best practice for maintaining accurate safeguarding records and sharing information appropriately.
5. Referring concerns
Understanding referral pathways and the importance of multi-agency safeguarding work.
6. Safeguarding in practice
How DSLs can promote safeguarding awareness and ensure safeguarding responsibilities are understood across their organisation.
Who is this course for?
This Designated Safeguarding Lead training course is designed for professionals with a lead or designated safeguarding lead role in organisations working with children and young people and in a variety of sectors such as schools and academies, childminders and nannies, early years providers, charities and voluntary organisations, sports clubs, faith groups, youth groups, training establishments, further education and community organisations.
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Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs)
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Deputy Safeguarding Leads
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Managers responsible for safeguarding
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Safeguarding officers within settings supporting children and young people
Certification
Upon successful completion of both online courses and the live virtual training, you’ll be sent a personalised digital certificate valid for 2 years, as a PDF, enabling you to download and print it.
DSLs should refresh their safeguarding training every two years to remain up-to-date with current statutory guidance.
