23/24 Early Years Newly Appointed Designated Safeguarding Lead Training over three sessions (13th June, 20th June and 27th June F2F)

This training course is suitable for those wanting the role of *Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL). (*Please note that the DSL must be in a senior management position). 

Before completion of this course delegates must have completed Raising Awareness level child safeguarding training within the last 3 years.

The course comprises of 2 x 2 hours virtual sessions and 1 x 3.5 hour (1/2 day) face to face session with the following objectives: 

·         Explore the role of a School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023. 

·         Consider how to ensure safeguarding arrangements are effective in your school. 

·         Provide an overview of the local safeguarding arrangements including: 

·         Partnership arrangements including focusing on priority areas. 

·         Processes and Procedures (including Thresholds of need and support) and the role of schools. 

·         Provide an opportunity to consider and practice applying child safeguarding knowledge and processes.

To gain full certification; all sessions must be attended for the full duration and a gap task must be completed before the final session