Safeguarding Children: Designated Safeguarding Lead (Z2102)

Aims of the Course To ensure Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) within early years settings understand their statutory safeguarding responsibilities and are able to support staff and the setting to create a safe culture and environment for children, families and staff in line with EYFS Annex C and local safeguarding expectations. Learning Objectives By the end, participants will be able to: 1. Define safeguarding and child protection and explain the difference 2. Understand the principles of safeguarding and the legislation, statutory guidance, local and national policies, and professional standards that underpin practice 3. Identify categories of abuse, harm, neglect, and contextual safeguarding risks 4. Respond, record, and refer safeguarding concerns and allegations appropriately and in line with EYFS Annex C 5. Assess immediate risk and understand thresholds of intervention 6. Apply whistleblowing procedures and manage concerns about colleagues 7. Understand multi-agency safeguarding roles, including LADO, Social Care, Police, and the LSCP 8. Understand the role and responsibilities of the Designated Safeguarding Lead 9. Promote a safe organisational culture, safe recruitment, and online safety 10. Identify practical actions to take back to their own provision to strengthen safeguarding practice Trainer: Barnardos Important Event/Course Information: The Booking and Cancellation Policy applies to this course/event.