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Designated Safeguarding Lead (Safeguarding Children) - DSL
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Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
1.4 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Assessment details
  • MCQ Based Online EXAM (included in price)
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Overview

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Take the lead in safeguarding with confidence. This Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) course is designed for professionals who hold, or aspire to hold, responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable individuals within education, childcare, health, and social care settings.

This comprehensive course provides a clear understanding of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice procedures. You will learn how to identify safeguarding concerns, respond appropriately, manage disclosures, maintain accurate records, and work effectively with external agencies. The course also covers how to create and maintain a strong safeguarding culture within your organisation.

Study online at your own pace with instant access and gain the skills employers look for in a trusted safeguarding lead.

What You Will Learn

  • Roles and responsibilities of a Designated Safeguarding Lead

  • Safeguarding legislation, guidance, and duty of care

  • Identifying signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation

  • Managing disclosures, referrals, and record keeping

  • Working with local authorities and multi-agency teams

  • Creating and reviewing safeguarding policies and procedures

  • Promoting a safe and supportive organisational culture

What’s Included

  • Online, self-paced learning

  • Full DSL training plus bonus safeguarding modules

  • Practical, real-world safeguarding guidance

  • Certificate of completion

  • Lifetime access to course materials

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Assessment details

MCQ Based Online EXAM

Included in course price

  • FREE MCQ exams with unlimited retakes
  • Instant Results & Certificate

Curriculum

2
sections
7
lectures
1h 24m
total

    • 1: Module 01 Introduction 06:00
    • 2: Module 02 Safeguarding Structure and Guidance 22:00
    • 3: Module 03 Recognising and Responding to Abuse 22:00
    • 4: Module 04 Responses Under the Safeguarding Structure 09:00
    • 5: Module 05 Working Together and Sharing Information 10:00
    • 6: Module 06 Recording Information 10:00

    • 7: Final Exam 05:00

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Description

The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) course is designed to prepare learners to take full responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable individuals within an organisation. This course provides a clear, practical understanding of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice procedures required to manage concerns confidently and compliantly.

You will learn how to recognise safeguarding risks, respond to disclosures, make referrals, maintain accurate records, and work effectively with local authorities and multi-agency partners. The course also focuses on developing a strong safeguarding culture, managing allegations, and ensuring policies and procedures are implemented correctly.

This sales-focused bundle offers added value by strengthening your leadership, compliance, and safeguarding knowledge—making it ideal for professionals seeking career progression in education, childcare, health, and social care. Study online at your own pace with instant access and gain the skills employers expect from a trusted Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Certificate of Achievement

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Who is this course for?

  • Designated or Deputy Safeguarding Leads

  • Teachers, lecturers, and school staff

  • Childcare and early years professionals

  • Health and social care workers

  • Managers, supervisors, and team leaders

  • Anyone responsible for safeguarding within an organisation

Requirements

  • No formal qualifications required

  • Open to beginners and experienced professionals

  • Basic literacy and internet access recommended

  • Suitable for those working or planning to work in safeguarding roles

Career path

  • Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

  • Deputy Safeguarding Lead

  • Safeguarding Officer

  • Child Protection Officer

  • Pastoral or Inclusion Lead

  • Senior roles in education, childcare, health & social care

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An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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