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will delve into the intricacies of the current regulatory framework governing child safeguarding. Gain a deep understanding of key legislation, such as the Children Act, changes to Ofsted inspections, "Working Together to Safeguard Children," "Keeping Children Safe in Education," and reporting and acting on child abuse and neglect.
Certificate of completion
On demand videos with expert tips
Materials including ready-made instructions and articles
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Understand the current regulatory framework and key legislation pertaining to safeguarding children, including the Children Act, Ofsted inspections, and relevant policy documents.
Develop expertise in safe staffing and recruitment practices, including the roles and responsibilities of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and other key stakeholders.
Identify safeguarding concerns and recognize the signs of abuse or neglect, equipping you to handle child protection disclosures and raise concerns effectively.
Learn best practices for inter-agency working, including accessing local services, sharing information confidentially, making referrals, and collaborating with safeguarding partners.
Stay up-to-date with the Ofsted inspection process, including the framework changes, ensuring compliance, and prioritizing staff well-being.
Gain insights into mental health in young people, understanding risk and protective factors, addressing emotional abuse, self-harm, anxiety, depression, and promoting overall well-being.
Explore risks both at home and outside the home, such as fabricated illness, FGM, domestic violence, sexual harassment, and the impact of technology on child safety.
Enhance your knowledge of safe technology use, including online safety practices, monitoring tools, addressing cyberbullying, and involving parents in the process.
Develop essential skills as a trainer, delivering Level 1 safeguarding training to staff, evaluating effectiveness, and ensuring statutory compliance.
Understand the unique safeguarding challenges faced by children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and learn strategies to address them effectively.
Navigate the implications of the pandemic on safeguarding, including remote learning concerns, mental health and well-being considerations, and adapting to the post-pandemic environment.
The Modules
Course content
Over 9 hours of on demand videos
This comprehensive online course features over 9 hours of informative video content, carefully crafted by renowned experts in the field, providing in-depth insights and practical knowledge for mastering the designated safeguarding lead role.
This comprehensive online course features over 9 hours of informative video content, carefully crafted by renowned experts in the field, providing in-depth insights and practical knowledge for mastering the designated safeguarding lead role.
Lecture-related articles and presentations
The course includes informative articles and presentations covering topics such as the current regulatory framework, safe staffing and recruitment, identifying safeguarding concerns, inter-agency working, mental health in young people, risks at home and outside, safe use of technology, training the trainer, safeguarding and SEND, and safeguarding implications post-pandemic.
The course includes informative articles and presentations covering topics such as the current regulatory framework, safe staffing and recruitment, identifying safeguarding concerns, inter-agency working, mental health in young people, risks at home and outside, safe use of technology, training the trainer, safeguarding and SEND, and safeguarding implications post-pandemic.
Downloadable resources
The course offers downloadable resources such as training materials, safeguarding policies and procedures templates, case study examples, checklists, and reference guides to support your learning and implementation of safeguarding practices.
The course offers downloadable resources such as training materials, safeguarding policies and procedures templates, case study examples, checklists, and reference guides to support your learning and implementation of safeguarding practices.
Expert
This course has been expertly developed by a collaborative team of eight experienced educational consultants, inspectors, advisors, and trainers, ensuring the highest quality content and expertise in the field of safeguarding.
This course has been expertly developed by a collaborative team of eight experienced educational consultants, inspectors, advisors, and trainers, ensuring the highest quality content and expertise in the field of safeguarding.
Guidelines
The course provides comprehensive guidelines and practical techniques to enhance your skills in identifying safeguarding concerns, conducting effective inter-agency working, implementing safe technology practices, delivering impactful training, and addressing the unique challenges faced by children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in a safeguarding context.
The course provides comprehensive guidelines and practical techniques to enhance your skills in identifying safeguarding concerns, conducting effective inter-agency working, implementing safe technology practices, delivering impactful training, and addressing the unique challenges faced by children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in a safeguarding context.
Certificate confirming participation in the course
Upon successful completion of the entire online course, including passing all multiple-choice tests, participants will receive a certificate of completion, recognizing their comprehensive understanding and proficiency in the designated safeguarding lead specialist role.
Upon successful completion of the entire online course, including passing all multiple-choice tests, participants will receive a certificate of completion, recognizing their comprehensive understanding and proficiency in the designated safeguarding lead specialist role.
Multiple-choice test
At the end of each module, you will have the opportunity to assess your knowledge and understanding through multiple-choice tests, ensuring a comprehensive grasp of the course material.
At the end of each module, you will have the opportunity to assess your knowledge and understanding through multiple-choice tests, ensuring a comprehensive grasp of the course material.
Trainers
Samantha Garner
Consultant & Trainer
Samantha Garner is a well-established consultant and trainer in the world of SEN and Mental Health. Originally a music teacher, she has worked in the SEN arena for over 15 years and spent time in a large secondary school where she set up a specialist behaviour unit. After this time she qualified as a CBT therapist and child and adolescent counsellor. Sam has trained and consulted in the whole spectrum of educational establishments from PRUs to very prestigious private schools. She is a published author of several mental health support programmes and regularly writes for SEN magazines.
Abigail Clay
Cosain Consultancy
Abigail Clay is a nationally respected expert in the complex and increasingly challenging world of Safeguarding and the Government’s Prevent strategy. With more than 30 years’ experience within the school/ FE/HE sector, Abigail has developed extensive knowledge of the statutory Prevent agenda and has worked enthusiastically within local, regional and national environments to embed its relevance and vital importance to 21st century education and child policies.
Alex Colclough
Education consultant
Alex has more than 10 years experience as a senior leader in education as both Primary Acting Head and Deputy. Alex worked for Richmond and Kingston LSCB as Education Lead, providing training and support to school DSLs across the boroughs and recently spent 6 months working with the Achieving for Children Virtual School, championing the education of the looked after and previous looked after children in Richmond, Kingston, Windsor and Maidenhead.
John Viner
Education writer, adviser and inspector
John Viner has taught in both primary and secondary schools, with a long history of successful primary school leadership. He is now a full-time writer, inspector and adviser.
John Rees
School Improvement Advisor
John is passionately committed to enhancing the achievement and life chances of children and young people, through school improvement and by supporting the professional development of individuals and organizations. Having taught for 12 years, latterly as a senior leader, John lead the transformation of ‘APAUSE’ from a 2-school research project into an effective multi-agency Relationships and Sex Education programme with unique evidence of health benefit and educational improvement. John became an independent educational consultant in 2006, focussing on PSHE and has enjoyed repeat commissions overseas and with a range of clients supporting health and educational improvement. Currently John is working with a range of charities and commercial organisations as a Coach and Facilitator, speaker, trainer and consultant with Schools, Academies and Local Authorities, across the UK and overseas, to support school improvement and health outcomes.
Suzanne O'Connell
Dr Suzanne O’Connell is a freelance writer specialising in education. Prior to this she taught for 23 years and was a headteacher of a junior school in Nuneaton for 11 years. Suzanne can be contacted on suzanne.oconnell50@icloud.com.
Designated Safeguarding Lead Specialist Certificate: Levels 1-3
Designated Safeguarding Lead Specialist Certificate: Levels 1-3
Full payment
Equipping you with essential knowledge to build on your role
24/7 access to a modern platform and access on mobile and tablets
Over 9 hours of on-demand video
Notes, guides and factsheets and downloadable resources
Multiple-choice test
Suggested study: 12 weeks, 4hrs per week
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Price
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149
Advantages of online learning
Practical
As part of the lessons, we offer a rich package of materials and consultations with experts - webinars, presentations, documentation, case studies and articles.
As part of the lessons, we offer a rich package of materials and consultations with experts - webinars, presentations, documentation, case studies and articles.
Easy to learn
The course is based on the principle of optimization of learning, according to which the completion of individual modules enables the quick implementation of specific activities in practice.
The course is based on the principle of optimization of learning, according to which the completion of individual modules enables the quick implementation of specific activities in practice.
Complex
Teaching materials and training with expert commentary will show step by step how to properly perform and prepare for individual guidelines and tasks.
Teaching materials and training with expert commentary will show step by step how to properly perform and prepare for individual guidelines and tasks.
Flexible and mobile learning mode
The materials are available 24/7 on the internet platform. The participant acquires new skills from anywhere, at any time and acquires knowledge at an individual pace.
The materials are available 24/7 on the internet platform. The participant acquires new skills from anywhere, at any time and acquires knowledge at an individual pace.
A good investment
An online course saves time and money without the need for time-consuming commuting.
An online course saves time and money without the need for time-consuming commuting.
Certificate of completion of the course
Successful completion of the final test entitles you to receive a certificate confirming the acquired knowledge and documentation of professional development.
Successful completion of the final test entitles you to receive a certificate confirming the acquired knowledge and documentation of professional development.
Frequently asked questions
Does participating in the course provide professional qualifications?
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No, we do not grant professional qualifications. The course is designed for further education purposes, allowing participants to expand and deepen their knowledge in specific thematic areas, leveraging the expertise of top experts.
Are there any on-site sessions or gatherings?
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No, there are no on-site sessions at a specific location. The entire course is based on online education through an interactive learning platform. Upon enrolling in the course, you will gain access to all materials, video lectures, and online presentations.
If I decide to make a purchase, when will I gain access to the materials?
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Access to the lessons will be granted after payment has been processed.
Will I receive a certificate upon completing the course?
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Yes, you will receive a certificate upon completing the course.
What if I have a planned vacation during the course?
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The entire course is designed for online learning. This format allows participants to learn at their convenience.