eLearning: Designated Safeguarding Lead 2 Yearly Update
Flexible, self-paced training for experienced DSLs and Deputy DSLs who have completed 'New to Role' safeguarding training. Refresh and build on key skills.
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Delivery options available:
eLearning
Trainer-led Onsite
Trainer-led Online
See DSL 2 Yearly Update section of website
Advanced Training: fully compliant with the criteria as laid out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) and as described in the previous level 3 DSL training level system.
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 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 and provides access to a range of tools, templates, and resources to support your daily responsibilities.
Covers the latest statutory and best practice guidance:
Keeping Children Safe in Education
Working Together to Safeguard Children
Statutory Framework for Early Years
The Counter-Terrorism and Security Act
Section 74 of the Serious Crime Act
Ofsted Education Inspection Framework
It fulfils the requirement for DSLs and deputies to complete refresher training every two years, as set out in KCSiE.
Content
20+ expert videos introducing key safeguarding concepts
Packed with interactive learning activities to increase your knowledge and test your understanding of key concepts
Comprehensive introduction into the key responsibilities of the designated safeguarding lead role
In-depth review of the latest legislation changes and what it means for your role
Downloadable course summary and notes upon completion
Accessible through desktop, laptop, tablets and mobile devices at anytime
Please note that this online course must be completed within 90 days of commencement.
Following the training, delegates will be required to complete an Online Training Assessment to demonstrate their understanding of their role and responsibilities.
Those successfully achieving an 80% pass rate will receive
Certificate of Participation
Safeguarding Simplified
All participants will benefit from reading the latest version of the following guidance before the training.
Keeping Children Safe in Education
Working Together to Safeguard Children
Statutory Framework for Early Years (if applicable)
This course is aimed at:
Experienced DSLs and deputy DSLs
Experienced members of the safeguarding team
Experienced senior leadership team members, with responsibility for safeguarding
Experienced Nominated Safeguarding Governors and Trust Safeguarding Leads
eLearning modules include:
Essentials of Safeguarding
The DSL role
Recognising Abuse
Safeguarding in Educational Settings
Responding to Concerns
Using Information Effectively
Being an Effective DSL
Legislation KCSiE (Part 1)
Legislation KCSiE (Parts 2, 3, 4)
Legislation KCSiE (Part 5)
Rach has a background in Business Development and Administration, gaining much of her knowledge and experience through her 19 year career with the NHS working within the executive office, community services and public health.
Before moving on from the NHS, Rach supported the Chief Executive, the Chairman and the Trust Board of a local NHS Care Trust, which managed Children’s Services. Her responsibilities spanned across HR, Finance, Governance, Compliance, Risk, systems and processes, and internal training. Rach also supported the Children’s Safeguarding Lead with safeguarding investigations.
In 2017, she left the NHS to pursue a successful self-employed career supporting business to grow, with flexible business development and administration support, which she continues to do on a part-time basis.
Rach is in house trained, and is passionate about delivering outstanding services and enjoys working as part of the safeguarding team to achieve a common goal.
In her own time, she loves spending time outside, and long walks with the two family dogs.
Shelley joined Safeguarding Support in 2020 as an experienced AET-qualified trainer. She now leads on training delivery and safeguarding research, ensuring our clients remain informed and prepared for the ever-evolving challenges within safeguarding in education.
With a passion for fostering engagement, pride, and confidence through training, Shelley draws on a diverse background that blends commercial insight from the private sector with expertise in psychology and counselling. Her learner-focused approach ensures that every course is both practical and empowering.
Based in Yorkshire, Shelley enjoys walking her Springer Spaniel – whatever the weather!
Abigail is an experienced and AET-qualified trainer with a strong foundation in safeguarding, having begun her career in the charity sector. During her time there, she served as a regional manager and a key member of the safeguarding leadership team, where she contributed to the development of policies and procedures, designed and delivered training, and supported staff and volunteers working one-to-one with children in schools.
In her current role with Safeguarding Support, Abigail primarily leads the Reflective Supervision programme. Supervision is a process where through 1-2-1 meetings and in a group setting, structured support is given to safeguarding professionals across England. The programme focuses on helping DSL’s and DDSL’s manage complex workloads, reflect on their practice, build resilience, and promote wellbeing—enabling them to sustain their capacity to protect and support vulnerable children and families.
Abigail’s professional journey spans a variety of sectors and business environments, always in roles that demand strong communication, collaboration, and a people-centred approach. She is deeply committed to empowering educators to work collectively as part of a safeguarding team, believing this collaborative approach leads to better outcomes for children and young people.
Based in the Midlands, Abigail enjoys long walks and tending to her ever-growing collection of houseplants.
Carol has spent her entire career teaching in Bradford primary schools. Most recently she was Head Teacher of a large, outstanding, multi-academy trust, inner-city
school where she gained Local Leaders of Education (LLE) status.
Carol is a highly experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead and safeguarding Governor, with an extensive range of expertise, skills and knowledge. It was through this depth of experience that she became a dedicated representative of Bradford Children’s Safeguarding Board. In June 2019, Carol was awarded a Bradford Safeguarding Champions lifetime achievement award 2019 for her continued work in safeguarding the children of Bradford.
Carol is in-house trained and is NSPCC certified to deliver Child Protection and Safeguarding training.
In her spare time, Carol enjoys working on her allotment.
