Course outline:

This one-day training course is tailored for Educational Guardians fulfilling the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), but is also highly relevant for others responsible for safeguarding within their organisation. The programme is designed to build the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to meet safeguarding responsibilities with integrity and in line with statutory expectations.

Training topics will include:

• The role of the Educational Guardian and DSL in safeguarding
• Legislative and statutory frameworks
• Thresholds for child protection and key categories of abuse
• Contemporary safeguarding concerns
• Safeguarding files and accurate record-keeping
• Learning from Serious Case Reviews
• Participating in statutory and early help meetings
• Professional conduct, Position of Trust, managing allegations and low-level concerns
• Escalation procedures and whistleblowing.

Learning outcomes:

• Understand legal and regulatory safeguarding requirements and partners
• Understand current safeguarding risks and issues
• Be able to respond appropriately to concerns, including navigating referral pathways and working with external agency
• Understand and apply thresholds for child protection and early help.

Audience: Level 3 certificate training for Educational Guardians, DSL’s, DDSLs

Platform: Zoom (online) – certificate

Cost:

• SACPA Member Rate: £235
• Non-member Rate: £470*

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