Safeguarding for education settings

DSL forum and safeguarding training opportunities for education settings

Designated Safeguarding Lead Forum

Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) meet at this forum to discuss latest safeguarding and schools information. Other parties, such the Police, attend as needed. 

Next forums: 

• Book via West Northamptonshire Council on Wednesday 15 January 2025 - 10am to 11:30am
• Tuesday 29 April 2025 - 10am to 11:30am

Initial DSL training (schools and colleges)

All-day course for newly appointed Designated Safeguarding Leads.

Delivered as a face-to-face session, delegates will discuss and cover:

• the roles and responsibilities of the DSL
• statutory guidance that informs the DSL role
• different forms of abuse
• how to recognise and respond to concerns

Next courses:

• Tuesday 21 January 2025
• Thursday 1 May 2025 

Refresher DSL training (schools and colleges)

One-day face-to-face course designed for experienced DSLs or DDSLs who have already completed an initial DSL course.

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

Next courses:

• Wednesday 29 January 2025 (9.15am to 4.30pm)
• Wednesday 7 May 2025 (9.15am to 4.30pm)

Location: Moulton Community Centre, Northamptonshire

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

Last updated 15 October 2024