Course: Designated Safeguarding Lead — New DSLs (Face-to-Face)
Date: 10 January 2025 — 9.30am-4pm
Trainer: Mike Smith, Safeguarding Training Consultant
Location: The Crowndale Centre, 218 Eversholt Street, London NW1 1BD
Course Description:
This one-day programme will provide you with the essential skills and knowledge to be effective as a Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course you will have:
— Developed your understanding of the role and responsibilities of the Designated Safeguarding Lead
— Gained a practical understanding of relevant law and statutory guidance
— Used case scenarios to develop your ability to judge when to consult with, or refer to, Children’s Social Care, and
— Considered some of the key issues in working effectively with other agencies, in particular colleagues in Children’s Social Care, Health and Police.
The training is highly participative, and you are encouraged to bring questions and examples from your own professional practice. It will be informed throughout by relevant law, guidance, procedures, theory, child safeguarding practice reviews (formerly serious case reviews), current research and will be supported by a comprehensive handout pack.
Target Audience:
This session is for new Designated Safeguarding Leads, who have not received training in this area previously.