The Designated Safeguarding Lead – DSL Training Course is ideal for those who work in the health or social care sector, as well as anyone with child or vulnerable adult safeguarding responsibilities. It explores key legislation, how to identify abuse and report safeguarding concerns.

Through case studies and practical exercises, you will develop all the skills you need to ensure the welfare of children and vulnerable adults under your care or supervision. You will learn about safeguarding responsibilities, the different types of abuse, child sexual exploitation, and what to include in a safeguarding report.

This Designated Safeguarding Lead- DSL Course also includes step-by-step guidance on how to respond to disclosure and share private information, as well as what action to take after a safeguarding referral.

Who should take the Designated Safeguarding Lead- DSL Training Course?:

This Designated Safeguarding Lead- DSL Training Course is ideal for those who work in roles that involve child or adult safeguarding responsibilities, such as the following:

• Care Manager
• Safeguarding Lead
• Teacher
• Social Worker
• Childminder
• Foster Care Worker
• Paediatric Nurse

Learning Outcomes

This course covers the following:

• Demonstrate knowledge of legislation surrounding safeguarding children & adults
• Identify the different kinds of abuse and neglect: emotional and physical
• Report their safeguarding concerns to the appropriate authorities
• Respond to disclosure and share personal information correctly
• Understand how a child can be sexually exploited and the signs of sexual exploitation
• Conduct a child safeguarding risk assessment and manage safeguarding risks
• Take appropriate action after a referral and know how to fill out a safeguarding report
• Understand the importance of communication in care
• Show awareness of the legal responsibilities of safeguarding children and adults