The role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is crucial in ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people within schools. This Foundation Level 3 course, tailored for new DSLs and those seeking to refresh their knowledge, offers a comprehensive understanding of the legal and practical aspects of safeguarding. It provides participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to handle safeguarding concerns effectively and navigate their responsibilities with clarity.
The course covers key safeguarding principles, relevant legislation, and statutory guidance that shape safeguarding practices in educational settings, including:
The Children Act 1989 and 2004
The Education Act 2002
The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 • Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018)
Keeping Children Safe in Education (2022)
Upon completing this course, participants will be well-equipped to develop and implement safeguarding policies, recognise signs of abuse and neglect, and respond to safeguarding concerns with the appropriate actions. The training will empower DSLs to create a culture of safeguarding in their educational settings, ensuring that every child feels secure, valued, and protected
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES
On completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Understand the legal framework surrounding child protection and safeguarding
Recognise signs of abuse and neglect and understand their impact on children and young people
Respond effectively to concerns regarding a child’s welfare
Develop and implement effective safeguarding policies and procedures within their institution
Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to protect children
Promote a culture of safeguarding within the educational setting
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This training is ideal for New Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), Individuals in a safeguarding role looking to refresh their knowledge, Senior Leadership Team members, Pastoral leads and all other staff with safeguarding responsibilities.
FACILITATOR
Lindsay Phelps is an experienced Head Teacher and consultant who specialises in Inclusion, Behaviour, SEND and Safeguarding. She has worked with a number of schools to improve provision for some of the most vulnerable children. Additionally she has advised alternative provisions to ensure that the needs of children are met through adaptive teaching and inclusive practise. Lindsay is also a Head Teacher panel member on Independent Review Panels for permanent exclusions. In this role She reviews the processes that lead to a child no longer being in school.
