eLearning: Designated Safeguarding Lead New to Role

Delivery options available:

• eLearning

• Trainer-led Onsite

• Trainer-led Online

See DSL New to Role section of website

Advanced Training: fully compliant with the criteria as laid out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) and as described in the previous level 3 DSL training level system.

This self-paced online course is designed to provide essential knowledge and understanding of the expectations, responsibilities, and duties of Designated and Deputy Safeguarding Leads. It aligns with the latest guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education, Working Together to Safeguard Children, the Early Years Statutory Framework, Prevent duty, the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act, and more.

Packed with engaging video content, interactive activities, and knowledge checks, you’ll gain the skills and confidence needed to excel in your new role.

The course also includes access to a range of tools, templates, and resources to support your day-to-day safeguarding responsibilities.

Covers the latest statutory and best practice guidance:

• Keeping Children Safe in Education

• Working Together to Safeguard Children

• Statutory Framework for Early Years

• The Counter-Terrorism and Security Act

• Section 74 of the Serious Crime Act

• Ofsted Education Inspection Framework

It fulfils the requirement for DSLs and deputies to complete initial Designated Safeguarding Lead training, as set out in KCSiE.

Content

Course features:

• 20+ expert videos introducing key safeguarding concepts

• Packed with interactive learning activities to increase your knowledge and test your understanding of key concepts

• Comprehensive introduction into the key responsibilities of the designated safeguarding lead role

• In-depth review of the latest legislation changes and what it means for your role

• Downloadable course summary and notes upon completion

• Accessible through desktop, laptop, tablets and mobile devices at anytime

Please note that this online course must be completed within 90 days of commencement.

Following the training, delegates will be required to complete an Online Training Assessment to demonstrate their understanding of their role and responsibilities.

Those successfully achieving an 80% pass rate will receive

• Certificate of Participation

Safeguarding Simplified

This course is aimed at:

• NEW DSLs and deputy DSLs

• NEW members of the Safeguarding Team

• NEW Senior Leadership Team members, with responsibility for Safeguarding

• NEW Nominated Safeguarding Governors

• Other experienced safeguarding practitioners wanting to refresh their understanding of the importance of the role and responsibilities of the DSL role in education

All participants will benefit from reading the latest version of the following guidance before the training.

• Keeping Children Safe in Education

• Working Together to Safeguard Children

• Statutory Framework for Early Years (if applicable)

Experienced DSLs and DDSLs who have already completed a 2-day Designated Safeguarding Lead training should attend our trainer-led 1-day DSL: 2 Yearly Update session or DSL: 2 Yearly Update eLearning course.

eLearning modules include:

• Essentials of Safeguarding

• The DSL role

• Recognising Abuse

• Safeguarding in Educational Settings

• Responding to Concerns

• Using Information Effectively

• Being an Effective DSL

• Legislation KCSiE (Part 1)

• Legislation KCSiE (Parts 2, 3, 4)

• Legislation KCSiE (Part 5)