
eLearning: Designated Safeguarding Lead 2 Yearly Update Self-paced training for experienced DSL/DDSL in educational settings who have previously completed DSL New to Role safeguarding training.
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Description
As the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or deputy, you hold the primary responsibility for safeguarding children within your setting. Your role involves advising and supporting staff, pupils, families, and multi-agency partners. According to Keeping Children Safe in Education, DSLs are "most likely to have a complete safeguarding picture and be the most appropriate person to advise on the response to safeguarding concerns."
To fulfil this critical role, your knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures must be both in-depth and up to date. Keeping Children Safe in Education mandates that DSLs and deputies undergo training every two years to maintain the knowledge and skills needed for their responsibilities, including offering support and advice and meeting statutory requirements.
This self-paced safeguarding training is designed to refresh and update DSLs and their deputies on their key responsibilities and activities. It covers updates and changes in statutory legislation and best practices, ensuring you understand how these developments impact your role and safeguarding practices.
Featuring engaging video content, interactive activities, and knowledge checks, this training will enhance your skills and confidence to be an effective DSL. Fully compliant with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements and previous Level 3 DSL system, this course also provides access to a range of tools, templates, and resources to support your daily responsibilities.
Covers the latest statutory and best practice guidance:
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Keeping Children Safe in Education
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Working Together to Safeguard Children
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Statutory Framework for Early Years
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The Counter-Terrorism and Security Act
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Section 74 of the Serious Crime Act
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Ofsted Education Inspection Framework
Please note that this online course must be completed within 90 days of commencement, and includes an online assessment. Upon successful completion you will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Prerequisites
All participants attending this course must have previously completed DSL New to Role or appropriate statutory training, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, within the past two years.
In addition it is expected that you will have read and have a good understanding of the latest version of the following guidance:
Who should attend this course?
This course is aimed at:
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Experienced Designated Safeguarding Leads
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Experienced Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads
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Experienced members of the Safeguarding Team
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Experienced Senior Leadership Team members, with responsibility for Safeguarding
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Experienced Nominated Safeguarding Governors
Course Features
Course features:
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20+ expert videos introducing to the key safeguarding concepts
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Packed with interactive learning activities to increase your knowledge and test your understanding of key concepts
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Comprehensive introduction into the key responsibilities of the designated safeguarding lead role
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In-depth review of the latest legislation changes and what it means for your role
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Downloadable course summary and notes upon completion
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Accessible through desktop, laptop, tablets and mobile devices at anytime
Modules
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Welcome
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Essentials of Safeguarding
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The Designated Safeguarding Lead Role
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Recognising Abuse
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Safeguarding in Educational Settings
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Responding to concerns
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Using Information Effectively
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Being an Effective DSL
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Legislation KCSiE (Part 1)
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Legislation KCSiE (Parts 2, 3, 4)
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Legislation KCSiE (Part 5)
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Conclusion