Designated Safeguarding Lead: Children and Young People

This Designated Safeguarding Lead training course
is designed for those responsible for safeguarding children and young people within their organisation. It provides the knowledge and skills needed to manage safeguarding concerns, fulfil safeguarding responsibilities, and ensure best practice in child protection.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Understand current child protection legislation, policies, and guidance
• Recognise the roles and responsibilities of a Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Understand the safeguarding assessment and referral process
• Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and disclosures
• Record and share safeguarding information effectively
• Understand the impact of domestic abuse and parental mental health on children and young people
• Take appropriate action when concerns about a child’s welfare arise
• Understand the role of partner agencies in safeguarding children

This course is ideal for managers, supervisors and anyone with lead responsibility for safeguarding children and young people.