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DSL : Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
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Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
4.5 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
  • CPD Accredited Certificate: - £4.99
Assessment details
  • DSL : Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) (included in price)
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Overview

DSL : Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

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The DSL: Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) course is essential training for professionals responsible for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults within educational or care settings. This comprehensive course equips you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to effectively lead safeguarding policies, manage concerns, and ensure the safety and wellbeing of those in your care.

During the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) course, you will gain a deep understanding of child protection legislation, recognising signs of abuse, managing referrals, and working collaboratively with external agencies. The course covers key areas such as safeguarding frameworks, online safety, mental health awareness, and promoting a culture of safeguarding within your organisation.

Delivered fully online with flexible learning options, the DSL: Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) course allows busy professionals to study at their own pace while receiving expert tutor support. This CPD-accredited course provides practical guidance on handling complex safeguarding issues and fulfilling your leadership role with confidence.

Upon completion, you will receive a PDF certificate that enhances your professional credentials and prepares you for the responsibilities of a DSL in schools, colleges, or care environments. This training is vital for those stepping into or currently holding the Designated Safeguarding Lead role.

Bundle Courses with this DSL : Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) course

  1. DSL: DSL : Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
  2. DSL: Diploma in Health and Wellbeing
  3. DSL: Safeguarding Children

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

CPD Accredited Certificate:

Digital certificate - £4.99

After the successful accomplishment of this course, you will be awarded with a verified CPD Accredited Certificate from Skills Boost in PDF format only for $4.99 and printed version only for $14.99.

Assessment details

DSL : Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

Included in course price

Curriculum

5
sections
16
lectures
4h 31m
total

    • 1: Your Journey Begins with Skills Boost 01:14

    • 2: Module 01 Introduction 05:00
    • 3: Module 02 Safeguarding Structure and Guidance 21:00
    • 4: Module 03 Recognising and Responding to Abuse 20:00
    • 5: Module 04 Responses Under the Safeguarding Structure 08:00
    • 6: Module 05 Working Together and Sharing Information 10:00
    • 7: Module 06 Recording Information 09:00

    • 8: Diploma in Health and Wellbeing 2:00:00

    • 9: Module 1 An Overview of Safeguarding Children 02:00
    • 10: Module 2 Understanding Child Abuse 12:00
    • 11: Module 3 Understanding Child Protection 09:00
    • 12: Module 4 Relevant Legislation 25:00
    • 13: Module 5 How to Respond to Disclosure 10:00
    • 14: Module 6 Responsibilities of Different Professionals 11:00

    • 15: Final Assessment 05:00
    • 16: Get Your CPD Accredited Certificate [Optional] 02:00

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Description

DSL : Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) course covers safeguarding principles, recognising abuse, referral procedures, and multi-agency collaboration. You’ll learn how to lead safeguarding policies, manage concerns effectively, and promote the protection of children and adults.

This fully online course offers flexible study with tutor support, ensuring you gain the skills needed for the DSL role. Upon completion, you will receive a recognised certificate essential for safeguarding leadership.

Certificate of Achievement for the DSL: Designated Safeguarding Lead Course

Upon successfully completing the DSL: Designated Safeguarding Lead course, you will receive your certificate of achievement. You’ll be pleased to know that this DSL: Designated Safeguarding Lead PDF certificate is provided completely FREE of charge.

Who is this course for?

DSL : Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

Ideal for current or aspiring Designated Safeguarding Leads, senior pastoral staff, and safeguarding officers in schools, colleges, and care settings.

Requirements

DSL : Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

No prior qualifications required. Basic English and internet access needed to complete this fully online Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) course.

Career path

DSL : Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

Prepares you for senior safeguarding roles such as DSL, safeguarding officer, pastoral lead, or safeguarding coordinator in education and care sectors.

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CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

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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