Safeguarding Children in England; a practical approach
Designated Safeguarding Lead Training
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Booking OptionsWho This Course is aimed at
This course is aimed at newly appointed Designated Safeguarding Leads or those wishing to revisit the foundations of their role and responsibilities. It will provide you with the everyday skills you need to confidently protect the children you work with and identify additional measures your establishment can take to strengthen its safeguarding culture.
Learning Outcome
What Will You Gain From The Course?
The knowledge, skills, and practical approaches needed to report, manage and refer safeguarding concerns appropriately. Upon completion, you will be able to confidently and efficiently protect the children you work with.
- Identify key legislation and guidance underpinning safeguarding children in England
- Describe the role of the Safeguarding Lead
- Define the categories, signs, and indicators of abuse and neglect
- Define the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on behaviour and development
- Describe Contextual Safeguarding and other types of harm that may affect children
- Identify the barriers preventing a disclosure and factors that make children more vulnerable to neglect
- Describe the skills required to effectively listen to, report and manage a disclosure
- Recognise the importance of good recording and sharing information in relation to safeguarding concerns and allegations
- Describe the multi-agency relationship and the role of the school
- Define your establishments safeguarding policies including Part 4 concerns, data collection and audit methods to identify any steps to strengthen your safeguarding arrangements
Benefits of our Safeguarding Training
Self Guided or Live Sessions
Choose between self-paced, on demand learning, or interactive ‘live’ online sessions with a wide range of activities and tools for practical application.
Ensures Compliance
Easy online access to high quality courses that ensure compliance with legislation and statutory guidance.
Bitesized Modules
Three 2hr (tutor led) or 10 (on demand) modules leading to a certificate of achievement.
Provides Skills
Provides you with the skills and confidence to undertake all aspects of your role as a DSL.
Delivered by Professionals
Delivered by experienced and highly qualified safeguarding practitioners using real-life scenarios.
Keep Pupils Safe
Enables you to develop and improve your safeguarding practice and keep children and young people safe more effectively.
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On Demand
£98
Online learning platform
Self-paced course material
10 modules
Certificate of achievement
Tutor Led
For live, interactive tutor led sessions, please contact us to discuss suitable dates and prices
Mentor Pro
From £335 per school
Whole school access to ALL on-demand courses and specialist safeguarding resources
