Target audienceSafeguarding Leads who have previously attended a full Designated Role course in Hounslow and require an update to their knowledge and skills.
Course outline
This course is particularly aimed at staff who:
- Hold specific responsibilities for safeguarding children
- Are expected to provide support to staff in setting
- Are responsible for managing concerns about staff conduct
Aims:
The overall aim of the course is to recap all the core aspects of the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) role, as defined in statutory guidance. You'll update your knowledge of the latest requirements and best practice in safeguarding children. To develop and build on your knowledge and skills to identify, manage, and refer safeguarding concerns appropriately. We will discuss how to confidently protect the children you work with by implementing improved procedures through Lessons Learned.
On this course you will:
- Describe recent safeguarding updates and how these changes translate into your settings
- Describe sources of risk and understand the consequences for our children
- Consider working together towards positive outcomes for children
- Think about safeguarding issues relating to staff
- Feel equipped to work proactively with other agencies, and be ready to contribute confidently to case conferences
- Practice safeguarding case scenarios
Our Local Children’s Safeguarding board suggest that designated leads complete training of a child protection element every year. This is not the same designated training however it is elements of child protection such as female genital mutilation, domestic violence etc.
Date: Tuesday 28 January 2025
Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Venue: Grasshoppers RFC, Syon Lane, Osterley, TW7 5PN
Cost: £20 per delegate (day nurseries, playgroups)
Facilitator: Early Years and Childcare service