Designated Safeguarding Lead Part 1 of 2: Roles and Responsibilities

*Please Note: Due to unforeseen Circumstances, we have postponed the event below.

Designated Safeguarding Lead Parts 1 & 2
Part 1 - Roles and Responsibilities (DSL1)

This course is aimed at new DSLs and forms the first stage of a 2 part programme; focusing on the specific roles, responsibilities and duties of DSLs in schools.
Participants need to complete both Part 1 and Part 2.
Participants who have already completed this course should refresh their training every 2 years by attending an appropriate DSL Update course. (see DSL Update on page 11 for further information).

Aim:
To enable delegates to become familiar with the roles and responsibilities of the Designated Safeguarding Lead and to develop competence and confidence in carrying out this role.

Objectives:
By the end of the course participants will:
 Understand the key legislation and guidance that informs their role and relates to their responsibilities as DSL.
 Understand their responsibilities and duties with regard to partnership working with other agencies and leading safeguarding practice within the school.
 Understand the correct procedures to follow in relation to record keeping, information sharing and working in partnership to keep children and young people safe.

Target Audience:
This is the first part of the course for Designated Safeguarding Lead with responsibility for Child Protection. DSL Part 2 must also be completed.
Course Pre-requisite: delegates must hold a current certificate for the Introduction to Safeguarding training (see above).

Cost:
£100 per delegate. (Invoices will be sent to schools following the event)

free for Nottingham City Maintained Schools

Please notify us of all cancellations in advance- less than 28 days' notice or non-attendance may result in cancellation fees being applicable, unless there is an unannounced ofsted inspection in the delegate's school.