*For schools and settings in West Northamptonshire *

This is a one day face-to-face course designed for experienced DSLs/DDSLs who have already completed an Initial DSL course, this includes experienced DSLs who have moved to a new DSL role in a different school/setting.

This course fulfils your statutory duty to update your training every 2 years in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Objectives of the course:-

• Refresh the role and main responsibilities of the Designated Safeguarding Lead and learn about key changes in guidance and legislation.

• Reflect on your effectiveness in promoting a safeguarding culture.

• Developing a contextual safeguarding approach to Extra familial harm (school systems) – looking at evaluating the school as a context.

• Developing a proportionate, trauma informed response to peer on peer harm with consideration for mental health

Delivered as a face to face session, delegates will discuss and cover the latest statutory guidance and updates to the DSL role, recap on key safeguarding issues and develop their knowledge further on embedding a safeguarding culture in their setting.

Course Cost: £150 per delegate, your setting will be invoiced for the advertised cost of the course

Venue: Moulton Community Centre, Northampton

For further information please email emily.barton-lewis@westnorthants.gov.uk

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Refresher Training 2024 - West Northants