Designated Safeguarding Lead Training for School & Academy Staff

Fully updated in line with KCSIE 2023, this course is designed to support staff undertaking the DSL role and provides a firm foundation in Safeguarding and Child Protection practice.

Fully updated and compliant with the statutory requirements of KCSIE, this is the most efficient and cost-effective way to attain full CPD accredited knowledge necessary for this specialist role.

Completion will ensure full compliance with expected national DSL training requirements.

What is covered in this course?

Practical Aspects Part 1

• Defining the full context of the safeguarding remit;
• Vetting & Barring arrangements;
• Overview of key legislation & statutory guidance;
• Duty of Care.

Practical Aspects Part 2

• School / Academy Policy;
• The role of the DSL;
• Data;
• Signs & symptoms of abuse.

Legislation Part 1

• An introduction to legislation and statutory requirements within educational settings;
• Working together to safeguard children.

Legislation Part 2

• Keeping children safe in education (KCSIE) and the historical development of this guidance.

Legislation Part 3

• The latest version of Keeping children safe in education (KCSIE) 2023.

Legislation Part 4

• Sexual violence and sexual harassment between children in schools & colleges.

Practical Aspects Part 3

• Decision making, defining low level needs, emerging needs, complex needs, Child Protection concerns;
• Assessment and referral processes;
• Multi-agency Child Protection processes;
• Recording & sharing information externally;
• The DSL role in Critical Incident Planning.

Thematics Part 1

• Domestic abuse;
• Female Genital Mutilation (FGM);
• Breast Ironing;
• Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE);
• Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE).

Thematics Part 2

• Forced Marriage;
• Honour Based Abuse (HBA);
• Prevent Duty;
• Child-on-child abuse, including sexual violence and harassment;
• County Lines;
• Serious Violence.

SEND

• Legislation;
• The barriers to recognising abuse and neglect;
• Online safety;
• The DSL and SENCo roles;
• Behaviour and engagement;
• Key characteristics of SEND conditions commonly presented in educational settings.

Preparing for an Initial Child Protection Conference (ICPC)

• The purpose of an ICPC;
• Initial Assessment and Section 47 Enquiries;
• The role of the Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO);
• Representation at the ICPC;
• Preparing and collating information;
• The ICPC meeting format;
• ICPC outcomes.

E-Safety (included as a separate course which must also be completed)

• Cyberbullying
• Victim Behaviour
• Legislation
• Radicalisation
• The Dark Web
• Online Child Sexual Exploitation
• Online Child Financial Exploitation
• Sexting
• Online Profile Management
• Cybercrime
• Internet Use Policies
• School/Academy Responsibilities
• Best Practice