*Please Note: These events are limited to 24 people and will be hosted virtually.

* This Training is only available for delegates who are based at a Nottingham city school to attend this training.

*DSL One is delivered in two sessions, this is session 1- DSL 1 session 1.

*Please sign up for both sessions one and two to complete the whole course.

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL 1) Part 1- Roles and Responsibilities

This course is aimed at new DSLs and forms the first part of a 2 part programme; focusing on the specific roles, responsibilities and duties of DSLs in schools.

Participants need to complete both Part 1 and Part 2 to complete the whole course.

Participants who have already completed this course should refresh their training every 2 years by attending an appropriate DSL Update course. (see DSL Update on page 11 for further information).

Aim:

To enable delegates to become familiar with the roles and responsibilities of the Designated Safeguarding Lead and to develop competence and confidence in carrying out this role.

Objectives:

By the end of the course participants will:

 Understand the key legislation and guidance that informs their role and relates to their responsibilities as DSL.

 Understand their responsibilities and duties with regard to partnership working with other agencies and leading safeguarding practice within the school.

 Understand the correct procedures to follow in relation to record keeping, information sharing and working in partnership to keep children and young people safe.

Target Audience:

This is the first part of the course for Designated Safeguarding Lead with responsibility for Child Protection. DSL Part 2 must also be completed.

Course Pre-requisite: delegates must hold a current certificate for the Introduction to Safeguarding training (see above).Cost:

£100 per delegate for Non- NST schools/Organisations/Academies

(Invoices will be sent to schools following the event)

Free for Nottingham City Maintained Schools.

Please notify us of all cancellations in advance- less than 28 days' notice or non-attendance may result in cancellation fees being applicable, unless there is an unannounced Ofsted inspection in the delegate's school.