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designated safeguarding lead training Online Training Overview
This course will give an overview of how to carry out statutory responsibilities as a Designated safeguarding lead, including how to protect children and young people within schools and colleges.
Duration: 3 Hour(s)
CEU Points: 3
Certificate Included
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What you will learn
designated safeguarding lead training Objectives
AT THE END OF THIS COURSE, THE LEARNER WILL BE ABLE TO:
- Describe barriers that may prevent staff or children from reporting concerns or abuse
- Describe how to escalate concerns and referrals
- Understand the multi-agency protection process
- Understand how to respond to a child who has reported abuse
- Identify the different forms of child sexual abuse and its impact on children
- Understand the role your school or college has in providing early support and statutory intervention
- Describe how values play a role in the understanding of safeguarding issues
Lessons
Course Content
- Course Introduction – Designated Safeguarding Lead Training
- Introduction
- Role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Responsibilities of the DSL
- Continued Training
- Why Do Schools Need DSLs?
- Statutory Guidance and Regulations
- First Time DSL Recommendations
- Significant Harm
- Influencing Factors
- Vulnerability Protections
- Behavioural Signs of Abuse, Harm, or Neglect
- Behavioural Signs in Adults
- Organisational Procedures
- Defining Child Abuse
- Features of Child Abuse
- Unnoticed and Unreported Abuse
- Adult Warning Signs
- Types and Forms of Abuse
- Physical Abuse
- Emotional Abuse
- Indicators of Emotional Abuse
- Neglect
- Indicators of Neglect
- Sexual Abuse
- Indicators of Sexual Abuse
- Bullying
- Characteristics of Bullying
- Types of and Excuses for Bullying
- Anti-Bullying Policies
- LGBTQ+ Awareness
- LGBTQ+ Support
- LGBTQ+ Support for Children & Young People
- LGBTQ+ Support for Parents & Caregivers
- Female Genital Mutilation
- Help and Support for FGM
- Reasons for FGM
- FGM Legislation
- Forced Marriage
- The Prevent Duty
- The Vetting and Barring Scheme
- Sex Offenders Register
- Helping Children Protect Themselves
- Protecting Yourself
- Ways to Protect Yourself
- Online Safety
- Policies and Procedures
- Multi-Agency Working
- Channel Panels
- Keeping Children Safe in Education 2021
- Sharing Information
- Note Keeping and Documenting
- Threshold Documents
- Threshold Documents – Description
- Assessments
- Principles of Early Help
- Benefits of Early Help
- After a Referral
- Disclosure
- Steps After a Disclosure
- CAF Introduction
- CAF Description
- Principles of a Good Assessment
- Factors to Consider
On successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a designated safeguarding lead training free course certificate.
Who is this for?
Who is this designated safeguarding lead training training for?
This online course has been written at an introductory level 1 for all levels that fit the criteria to take training as part of their role. This includes:
- Refresher training
- Inductions
- Awareness
- Knowledge enhancement
It is suitable for the following:
- Health Care workers
- Nurses, Doctors, Ambulance services, clinical and non-clinical workers
- Social Care Workers including Councils, Carers and Care assistants
- Youth workers including activity leaders, passenger transport and volunteers
designated safeguarding lead training FAQ
designated safeguarding lead training Frequently Asked Questions
When will I receive my designated safeguarding lead training course?
Your course is instantly allocated to you upon completion of your purchase.
When will I receive my designated safeguarding lead training course?
Your course is instantly allocated to you upon completion of your purchase.
Is the designated safeguarding lead training course CEU accredited?
Yes, the designated safeguarding lead training has been assessed and awarded a CEU accreditation by the CEU standards office.
Do I receive a designated safeguarding lead training certificate?
Upon successful completion of the quiz at the end of the course, you will be instantly awarded a CEU accredited designated safeguarding lead training course certificate to download or print at home for free. We also have an option for you to request a hard copy of the certificate sent to your home or work address.
Can I retake the designated safeguarding lead training course to improve my grade?
Yes, the designated safeguarding lead training comes complete with unlimited exam retakes.
Is this designated safeguarding lead training course ideal for refresher training, induction or to improve your knowledge?
Yes, the designated safeguarding lead training course will aid refresher training. It will give evidence of an understanding for staff induction. It will evidence awareness and improve your knowledge aiding your current skillset. A certificate is awarded upon completion.
Is this designated safeguarding lead training course ideal for refresher training, induction or to improve your knowledge?
Yes, the designated safeguarding lead training course will aid refresher training. It will give evidence of an understanding for staff induction. It will evidence awareness and improve your knowledge aiding your current skillset. A certificate is awarded upon completion.
Can I purchase this designated safeguarding lead training course for other persons than myself?
We offer a complimentary learner management system to view the learner's course progress, view quiz results and certification. We also offer a dedicated compliance matrix to aid with audits and inspections.
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