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SUMMARY:Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Level 3 Advanced Certificate (2 Days) - Day 1
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £470\n🎧 Level 3 certificate training for DSL’s DDSLs\, SENCO’s\, Designated teachers for Looked After Children\, Senior Leaders\, Trustees\, Governors \n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nDesignated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) and their deputies are expected to refresh their knowledge and skills at least every two years. This two-day level 3 SACPA Advanced Certificate is specifically designed to support both current and aspiring safeguarding leaders in strengthening their expertise and developing their leadership practice. \nGrounded in the UK statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)\, this programme also draws on examples from international\, charity\, private sector\, and devolved UK safeguarding practices. Participants will benefit from a range of engaging learning approaches including case studies\, group exercises\, reflective discussions\, and multi-agency working simulations that integrate legal\, regulatory\, and ethical considerations. \nTraining topics: \n\nThe role of the safeguarding leader\nCreating safer organisations and a listening culture\nTrauma-informed and contextual safeguarding\nDigital safety and emerging threats\nSpecific concerns\, including FGM\, forced marriage\, radicalisation\, child-on-child abuse\nInclusive safeguarding for vulnerable groups\nEarly intervention and statutory frameworks\nMulti-agency collaboration and information sharing\nBuilding effective partnerships across services to support holistic safeguarding responses\nDSL professional development: supervision\, coaching\, staff support\, and wellbeing.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nDeepen or refresh understanding of the DSL’s role in liaising with children’s social care to safeguard and promote child welfare\nKnow how to embed a culture of listening and child-centred practice\nUnderstand the long-term impact of trauma and adversity on behaviour\, mental health\, and educational outcomes—and how to respond effectively\nEnhance awareness of the needs of vulnerable groups\nGain clarity on early help assessment processes\, thresholds for statutory intervention\, and local referral pathways\nAcquire practical knowledge of child protection case conferences and how to participate effectively in multi-agency safeguarding processes\nDevelop a strong understanding of effective information sharing within and beyond the school or college setting\nFocus on their own professional growth as safeguarding leaders\, including their role in guiding and mentoring staff\, promoting wellbeing\, and sustaining a strong safeguarding culture.\n\nThose not able to attend this training may be interested in the one-day option on October 06\, 2026 \nFor 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.  \nBOOK NOW \n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here. \nSpeaker: \nChristina Fairhead\, State registered nurse \nChristina started nurse training in 1978 and since qualifying as a state registered nurse (SRN) has enjoyed a very varied career. \nBetween 2005 and 2020 Christina held senior NHS roles including the management of safeguarding children services within a Community Health Trust and Health Commissioning Services. \nFrom 2010 to 2020 Christina worked as a Designated Nurse Safeguarding Children first\,  across the city of Leeds then across Local Authority Area of  Kirklees. \nShe has a Master’s Degree in Child Welfare and was awarded the title ‘Queen’s Nurse’ (2019) for “Continued commitment to improving standards of care in the community and to learning and leadership.”
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/designated-safeguarding-lead-dsl-level-3-advanced-certificate-2-days-day-1/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Certificate,Online
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Level 3 Advanced Certificate (2 Days) - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £470\n🎧 Level 3 certificate training for DSL’s DDSLs\, SENCO’s\, Designated teachers for Looked After Children\, Senior Leaders\, Trustees\, Governors \n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nDesignated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) and their deputies are expected to refresh their knowledge and skills at least every two years. This two-day level 3 SACPA Advanced Certificate is specifically designed to support both current and aspiring safeguarding leaders in strengthening their expertise and developing their leadership practice. \nGrounded in the UK statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)\, this programme also draws on examples from international\, charity\, private sector\, and devolved UK safeguarding practices. Participants will benefit from a range of engaging learning approaches including case studies\, group exercises\, reflective discussions\, and multi-agency working simulations that integrate legal\, regulatory\, and ethical considerations. \nTraining topics: \n\nThe role of the safeguarding leader\nCreating safer organisations and a listening culture\nTrauma-informed and contextual safeguarding\nDigital safety and emerging threats\nSpecific concerns\, including FGM\, forced marriage\, radicalisation\, child-on-child abuse\nInclusive safeguarding for vulnerable groups\nEarly intervention and statutory frameworks\nMulti-agency collaboration and information sharing\nBuilding effective partnerships across services to support holistic safeguarding responses\nDSL professional development: supervision\, coaching\, staff support\, and wellbeing.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nDeepen or refresh understanding of the DSL’s role in liaising with children’s social care to safeguard and promote child welfare\nKnow how to embed a culture of listening and child-centred practice\nUnderstand the long-term impact of trauma and adversity on behaviour\, mental health\, and educational outcomes—and how to respond effectively\nEnhance awareness of the needs of vulnerable groups\nGain clarity on early help assessment processes\, thresholds for statutory intervention\, and local referral pathways\nAcquire practical knowledge of child protection case conferences and how to participate effectively in multi-agency safeguarding processes\nDevelop a strong understanding of effective information sharing within and beyond the school or college setting\nFocus on their own professional growth as safeguarding leaders\, including their role in guiding and mentoring staff\, promoting wellbeing\, and sustaining a strong safeguarding culture.\n\nThose not able to attend this training may be interested in the one-day option on November 10\, 2025. \nA similar SACPA two-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.    \nFor 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.  \nBOOK NOW \n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here. \nSpeaker: \nChristina Fairhead\, State registered nurse \nChristina started nurse training in 1978 and since qualifying as a state registered nurse (SRN) has enjoyed a very varied career. \nBetween 2005 and 2020 Christina held senior NHS roles including the management of safeguarding children services within a Community Health Trust and Health Commissioning Services. \nFrom 2010 to 2020 Christina worked as a Designated Nurse Safeguarding Children first\,  across the city of Leeds then across Local Authority Area of  Kirklees. \nShe has a Master’s Degree in Child Welfare and was awarded the title ‘Queen’s Nurse’ (2019) for “Continued commitment to improving standards of care in the community and to learning and leadership.”
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/designated-safeguarding-lead-dsl-level-3-advanced-certificate-2-days-day-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Certificate,Online
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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