Live Online Designated Safeguarding Lead Training

This live online Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Training course (Level 3) is designed for individuals currently in, or preparing for, a Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputy role. It provides the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to carry out safeguarding responsibilities with confidence.

Access to our online elearning DSL course prior to the live training

3-hour live trainer-led course (via video conferencing platform)

Certificates sent after the course

Supports compliance with current safeguarding legislation and guidance

Course overview

This live online Designated Safeguarding Lead Training course gives you the skills required to carry out the DSL role effectively. The training explores essential safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance, along with effective approaches to recording and reporting concerns. It also covers referral pathways, working with external agencies and best practice for supporting staff and maintaining strong safeguarding procedures.

As well as a 3-hour live trainer-led session, you will also have access to our online Safeguarding Children course and our online DSL course in advance, allowing you to build your knowledge before attending the live training.

The course is aligned with the latest safeguarding frameworks and guidance including Working Together to Safeguard Children, Keeping Children Safe in Education and Prevent duty guidance, supporting organisations to meet their safeguarding responsibilities and maintain effective safeguarding leadership.

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Date	Time	Price	Book
22nd April 2026	9:30 – 12:30pm	£125.00	Past Session
4th June 2026	9:30 – 12:30pm	£125.00	Past Session
4th September 2026	9:30 – 12:30pm	£125.00	Past Session
18th November 2026	9:30 – 12:30pm	£125.00	Quantity:
14th January 2027	9:30 – 12:30pm	£125.00	Quantity:

Booking Instructions:

To book your place, click the ‘Add to Basket’ button. You will first need to set up an account on our Learning Management System (if you are not a current customer). If you are booking for more than one person, please register as an organisation. Once you have registered and paid, we will send you instructions, an invoice and information on how to access your online courses and add additional delegates.

Accredited by The CPD Group
Personalised certificate awarded upon completion of both the elearning and live training
Fully aligned with current safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance
Meets recognised safeguarding training standards set by relevant governing bodies
Delivered by experienced trainers with opportunities to ask questions and gain practical guidance
Developed by safeguarding specialists with extensive industry expertise
Includes scenario-based learning based on real-life safeguarding situations
Flexible learning from the comfort of your workplace or home
Opportunity to engage with and learn from other safeguarding professionals
Supported by a dedicated and responsive customer support team

£125.00

per course (excl. VAT)

We allow a maximum of 30 Delegates

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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.

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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 safeguarding concerns

Refreshing best practice when responding to safeguarding concerns and managing disclosures.

4. Recording, reporting and referrals

Reviewing effective recording practices, information sharing and referral pathways.

5. Safeguarding in practice

How DSLs can promote safeguarding awareness and ensure safeguarding responsibilities are understood across their organisation.

Who is this course for?

Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs)
Deputy Safeguarding Leads
Managers responsible for safeguarding
Safeguarding officers within settings supporting children and young people

This online virtual 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.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the online self-paced DSL course and Safeguarding Children course and the live DSL 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.

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