To register on This DSL Training course please ensure

You attend a North Northants School/College or Nursery setting
Only book this course if you are new to the DSL role, it is not suitable for delegates who have already completed DSL training previously. If you are an existing DSL who has moved schools, you will be required to complete our DSL Refresher course

If you are a West School contact Emily Barton for DSL training options at emily.barton-lewis@westnorthants.gov.uk

This is an interactive in person event for newly appointed Designated Safeguarding Leads giving the opportunity for individual reflection, small group exercises and discussions. To gain the most from these sessions, delegates are asked to be prepared to engage and share examples of good practice and challenging aspects of safeguarding to assist with the learning outcomes. We aim to cover national and contextual safeguarding content, and therefore the experiences of everyone in the room are useful to ensure learning is relevant. We hope our events will also provide a good opportunity for networking and updates.

Objectives of the course:

• Understand the role and main responsibilities of the designated safeguarding lead

• Develop an awareness of how to promote a safeguarding culture

• Know how to use and manage your systems to effectively identify vulnerable children in your setting

• Know how to respond to allegations against staff and other professionals The LADO: purpose, processes, and remit

• Reflect on the use of language when reporting and recording of safeguarding

• Topical Safeguarding Issues

• Develop an understanding of what Contextual Safeguarding is and how it relates to your role.

• Understand the multi-agency safeguarding system, processes, and your role as a lead practitioner.

• Safer Recruitment

• Being a curious practitioner and creating a safeguarding culture

Venue: Moulton Community Centre, Northampton

Timings: 9.15am - 4.30pm

For further information please email: safeguardingineducation@northnorthants.gov.uk

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Initial Training 2025