Meeting the formal training requirements for designated safeguarding leads and will provide an overview of the current statutory guidance and Ofsted expectations.

Target Group

Head teachers, senior leaders, designated safeguarding leads and deputy designated safeguarding leads, safeguarding governors.

Course Content

Delegates will have the opportunity to explore some of the more specific safeguarding issues and how to develop a strategic and proactive approach to safeguarding children.

Leaving with practical ideas about how to implement and secure effective safeguarding arrangements in their school, including:

• A good understanding of their own role, and the processes, procedures, and responsibilities of other agencies.
• Understanding and assessing risk using approaches such as signs of safety and contextual safeguarding. 
• Engaging with children and families and contributing to multi-agency working.
• Effective information sharing and record keeping systems.
• Safeguarding vulnerable children and children with SEND.
• Creating a culture of listening.
• Using data to inform a strategic and proactive approach.
• Responding to specific needs and harms and understanding the impact of trauma and abuse.
• Applying the thematic learning from research and safeguarding practice reviews.
• Creating a safe culture.  

Trainer Information Kerry Dawson, KD Safeguarding

Additional Information

The virtual live training will be hosted by Kerry Dawson, Specialist Safeguarding Trainer and Consultant. Whilst it's not quite the same as face to face training, the courses are just as interactive, with plenty of opportunities for delegates to share good practice and ask any questions.