Safeguarding update for DSLs (level 3 certificate)
Monday 10 November,9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Course outline:
Training topics will include:
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The core responsibilities of the DSL
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Legal and regulatory frameworks across the UK and Charity Commission expectations
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Building a culture of listening to children
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The importance of effective information sharing
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Recognising trauma and supporting vulnerable groups
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Key safeguarding indicators and emerging concerns (e.g., online safety, peer-on-peer harm, exploitation)
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Multi-agency collaboration and referral processes.
Learning outcomes:
- Understand the DSL’s role in working with children’s social care and promoting child welfare
- Promote a culture where children’s voices are heard and their views inform safeguarding practice
- Recognise the long-term effects of trauma and adversity on behaviour and learning
- Be alert to the specific needs of vulnerable children, including those with SEND, health needs, or caring responsibilities
- Confidently address online safety risks, particularly for children with SEND
- Support colleagues in meeting Prevent Duty requirements
- Navigate early help pathways, statutory thresholds, and referral protocols
- Contribute effectively to child protection conferences and multi-agency meetings
- Apply best practice in internal and external information sharing.
Experienced safeguarding leads and those interested in refreshing their DSL training with a programme at advanced level, or those new to role wishing to reflect on values and key dilemmas may consider a two-day Sacpa certificate Designated Safeguarding Lead Advanced Certificate (DSL) (level 3 – 2 days)
Audience: Level 3 certificate training for Educational Guardians, DSL’s, DDSLs
A similar SACPA one day DSL programme is also available on a consultancy basis where organisations have several colleagues in, or aspiring to be in, safeguarding leadership roles. Some tailoring of programme materials for specific organisational contexts is part of a consultancy package.
For more information or to enquire about SACPA consultancy including face-to-face tailored training packages, review, audit, health check projects contact info@sacpa.org.uk to request a short scoping meeting about your needs.
Platform: Zoom (online)
Cost:
- SACPA Member Rate: £235
- Non-member Rate: £470*
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