Designated Safeguarding Lead

IN - PERSON EVENT

This is a comprehensive course designed to equip Designated Safeguarding Leads with both the knowledge and skills to successfully discharge their statutory responsibilities. The course has been designed to cover not only the statutory information that every DSL must know, but also practical advice and guidance to help new DSLs navigate the world of safeguarding.

The course will be delivered by Alison Walker (Director of Inclusion and Safeguarding at Maiden Erlegh Trust) and DSL with 20 years of experience in schools’ safeguarding. This course is in-person.

Alison’s own experience of DSL training courses is that they lack practical advice and guidance, and in response, she has designed a new, more comprehensive DSL course. In addition to the content you would normally expect, there is advice on what to expect at an ICPC, escalating concerns, the likely wider responsibilities of a DSL, as well as OFSTED requirements. The course is fully accredited by the CPD Accreditation Service.

Course Content:

• What is safeguarding and child protection?
• What is child abuse?
• Signs and symptoms of abuse
• KCSiE
• Dealing with disclosures and the recording and storing of information
• When and how to report concerns
• What happens at an ICPC?
• How to take action, should you disagree with actions or decisions made
• Statutory requirements for Designated Safeguarding Leads
• What else do I need to know?

Testimonials:

"It was much more helpful than other safeguarding training I have attended. It was great to hear actually what the DSL job is likely to entail as other training tended to focus more around the categories of abuse and thresholds only, rather than combining this with the day to day activities you may be required to complete as a DSL."

"Ali was personable and knowledgeable. Her approach was easily accessible and she was able to give us time to talk as a group of professionals about the current issues."

Details about the presenter:

Ali is responsible for Safeguarding and Inclusion across the Trust and leads the Trusts SEND and Inclusion strategy. In addition to this she supports schools in the development of their premium funding strategies and approaches to personal development, behaviour management and child welfare.

She is a keen maths teacher and an experienced pastoral leader who previously held the position of Deputy Headteacher - Personal Development, Behaviour and Wellbeing at Maiden Erlegh School. Whilst in this role her leadership of the Inclusion department resulted in the school twice being recognised as Regional Winners of the Pupil Premium Awards. She regularly speaks at national conferences on Inclusion topics.

Prior to joining the Trust she was Head of House at Yateley School in Hampshire.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Oaktree School, Woodward Close, Winnersh, Wokingham, United Kingdom