Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
(Restarting January 2024)
Maintaining and updating competence in the role of Designated Safeguardig Lead
Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023 & Keeping Children Safe in Education (Sept 2023) Updated. In Line with the New Ofsted Inspection Framework 20
This Course can also be run within your organisation for your staff group at a reduced rate, contact us for a quote or if you have any other questions about this course talk to an adviser now online :Online Live Customer Adviser
Course Description
This update course is for anyone already undertaking the role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) within your organisation who has already undertaken our DSL Full Course first and the basic Child Protection Level 1 Course within the last 3 Years
You are required to have undertaken the recognised course and attend an update course every two years. In Line with Ofsteds new safeguarding children Briefing for section 5 inspectors & Ofsted Inspection Framework
Safeguarding children: a shared responsibility will enable those whose work brings them into contact with children and families to: understand what to do when they have a concern about a child’s welfare know how to work as part of a multi-agency or multi-disciplinary team be clear about roles and responsibilities understand statutory requirements and how to apply them.
Course Benefits
This course provides advanced knowledge of child protection and will help you to recognise and know what to do if you believe that a child is at risk.
The course aims to update you with new and relevant information in Safeguarding Children & your Designated Role, It will take a deeper look at child protection issues and provides advanced information on reporting strategies, policies and procedures.
Target Group
Head Teachers, School Governors, Teachers, Head of Years, Child Protection Officers, Children Homes Manager / Deputies, Head of Cares, nursery and children centre managers, FE Managers, those with any pastoral care responsibilities, Doctors, Nurses, Dental Staff and those with pastoral care responsibilities.
All our courses are in line with the latest government legislation and guidance including "Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, Keeping Safe in Education (2023) and are fully compliant with local Safeguarding Partners requirements. They are compliant with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Section 11 of the Children Act 2004, section 175 of the Education Act 2002 and section 55 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 and the General Dental Council (GDC)
CPD Accreditation
The content of this course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines
