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Course Aim This course equips participants with a clear understanding of safeguarding roles and responsibilities, the importance of safeguarding in practice, key terminology, how to recognise and respond to abuse or neglect, how to manage disclosures, and the appropriate reporting and referral processes. It also explores common barriers to reporting and how to overcome them. Who Should Attend? Designed for Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), Deputy DSLs, Safeguarding Officers, Champions, or any professional or manager requiring advanced safeguarding knowledge. The course is applicable across all sectors and aligned with relevant legislation and guidance. Course Content Unit 1: Introduction to safeguarding Unit 2: Understanding roles and responsibilities Unit 3: Key safeguarding legislation Unit 4: Learning from Safeguarding Practice Reviews Unit 5: Recognising signs and symptoms of abuse, neglect, and exploitation Unit 6: Attitudes, values, and barriers to reporting Unit 7: Responding to disclosures Unit 8: Effective recording and reporting Unit 9: Signposting and making referrals

Course Aim This course enables participants to explore the key functions and purpose of safeguarding supervision and how it can be effectively applied within their own organisation. It builds the knowledge and skills required to deliver safe, structured, and supportive supervision in line with best practice. Who Should Attend? Ideal for professionals responsible for providing supervision or training others to supervise Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), Deputy DSLs, or Safeguarding Officers. The course is tailored to your sector and aligned with relevant industry guidance. Course Content Unit 1: Purpose and principles of safeguarding supervision Unit 2: What good supervision looks like in practice Unit 3: Creating and using supervision contracts Unit 4: Building core supervisory skills Unit 5: Managing anxiety and its impact on decision-making Unit 6: Delivering and supporting supervision training

Course Aim This course prepares participants to take on the operational responsibilities of a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), with a focus on building confidence and competence at both strategic and practical levels. It also explores how DSLs can help create a positive safeguarding culture for children, adults, and staff. Who Should Attend? Designed for current or aspiring DSLs and Deputy DSLs working in any sector. The course is tailored to your organisation and aligned with relevant legislation and guidance. Course Content Unit 1: Understanding the DSL role Unit 2: Key safeguarding legislation Unit 3: Learning from Safeguarding Practice Reviews Unit 4: Attitudes, values, and barriers to reporting Unit 5: Responding to disclosures Unit 6: Managing allegations against staff Unit 7: Mental health and suicide prevention Unit 8: Confident decision-making Unit 9: Recording and reporting concerns Unit 10: The referral process and what happens next Unit 11: Providing ongoing support as a DSL

Aim of the course: Leaders and Managers will gain strategic knowledge and practical skills to support them with their operational and strategic roles and responsibilities when managing/leading staff who have a responsibility for children or adults. Participants will also develop confidence and competence in supporting a culture of safety. Who is this for? Aimed at any Senior Manager, Board Member, Professional Advisor or Governor that oversees or must understand the organisation’s safeguarding structure. This course is tailored to all industries and respective guidance. Course Contents Unit 1- An Introduction to Safeguarding. Unit 2- Understanding Contextual Safeguarding and Adverse Childhood Experiences. Unit 3- Building a safeguarding strategy and leading on a culture of vigilance. Unit 4- Safeguarding Practice Review learning. Unit 5- The importance of policy, procedures, and audit. Unit 6- Staff Training Needs Analysis. Unit 7- Safe working practices and staffing issues. Unit 8- Staff allegations. Unit 9- Supervision and support. Unit 10- Managing Risk. Unit 11- Escalating concerns and effective partnerships.

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