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New to the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Virtual Training: Monday 29th September 2025

£110.00 +vat

Overview and Learning Outcomes

This training is specifically designed to support individuals stepping into the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). It will equip you with the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools needed to fulfil your responsibilities effectively.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of the responsibilities and functions of the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
  • Recognise the importance of fostering a positive safeguarding culture as a fundamental element in protecting children.
  • Identify current safeguarding challenges and evaluate their implications for your school environment.
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Description

This virtual training will begin at 9 am and finish at 4.30 pm via Microsoft Teams.

Overview and Learning Outcomes

This training is specifically designed to support individuals stepping into the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). It will equip you with the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools needed to fulfil your responsibilities effectively.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of the responsibilities and functions of the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
  • Recognise the importance of fostering a positive safeguarding culture as a fundamental element in protecting children.
  • Identify current safeguarding challenges and evaluate their implications for your school environment.

Session Content

This training will cover:

  • Current legislation, statutory guidance, and legal frameworks related to safeguarding.
  • Indicators and categories of abuse.
  • The specific duties and expectations of the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
  • Emerging issues such as the impact of artificial intelligence, local crime trends, and peer-on-peer sexual violence and harassment within school settings.
  • The role of appropriate adults in safeguarding processes.
  • Strategies for cultivating and sustaining a robust safeguarding culture within your school.
  • Identifying common barriers to effective safeguarding and collaboratively exploring practical solutions.

Participants will also receive access to free resources and guidance on where to seek further support with safeguarding matters.

A bit about your trainer:

Dr. Holly Goodwin is an experienced DSL and safeguarding trainer with a master’s in advanced child protection and is trained to deliver DSL supervision.  She has over twenty years of teaching experience in UK schools including working as Head of Boarding and Deputy Head Pastoral in two independent schools.  She has led safeguarding teams covering all key stages from 3 years to 19 years, in junior, senior and sixth form settings.

She is passionate about making safeguarding personal and ensuring delegates who attend our courses, and staff who come into contact with her, go away feeling confident to undertake their safeguarding roles and responsibilities and further protect children and adults in their care.

 

At the end of the training, you will receive a completion certificate.