Skip to content
  1. Online
  2. Care
  3. Equality & diversity
Safeguarding Children Level 3 Designated Lead DSL cover image

Safeguarding Children Level 3 Designated Lead DSL
Skills Boost

Special Offer | 3 Courses Bundle + FREE e-Certificate > Ongoing Access > Tutor Support > MCQ Exam> Money Back Guarantee

Summary

Price
£15 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Course format
1 Video (with subtitles and transcript), 27 PDFs and 1 Quiz
Duration
7.9 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Assessment details
  • Safeguarding Children Level 3 Designated Lead DSL (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students
13 students purchased this course

Add to basket or enquire

Overview

Safeguarding Children Level 3 Designated Lead DSL

  • [2026 Updated Course]
  • 14 Day Money Back Guarantee

Bundle Courses with this Safeguarding Children Level 3 Designated Lead DSL course

  1. Safeguarding Lead: Safeguarding Children Level 3 Designated Lead DSL
  2. Safeguarding Lead: Diploma in Health and Wellbeing
  3. Safeguarding Lead: Level 5 Counselling and Psychology Course

The Safeguarding Children Level 3 Designated Lead (DSL) course is designed to equip professionals with the advanced knowledge and practical skills required to lead safeguarding practice confidently within an organisation. Safeguarding is a shared responsibility, but the Designated Safeguarding Lead plays a critical role in ensuring children and young people are protected from harm, abuse, and neglect.

This Level 3 safeguarding training provides a comprehensive understanding of current safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice, including Working Together to Safeguard Children. Learners will explore the responsibilities of the DSL, effective child protection procedures, and how to create a strong safeguarding culture across education, childcare, health, and social care settings.

The course focuses on recognising signs of child abuse, managing concerns, responding to disclosures, and working effectively with multi-agency safeguarding partners. You will also gain confidence in risk assessment, record keeping, and making appropriate referrals to local safeguarding authorities.

Delivered in a clear and engaging format, this course supports professionals who already have safeguarding experience and are moving into, or currently working within, a leadership role. On completion, learners will be better prepared to meet their legal and professional responsibilities, support staff, and ensure robust safeguarding policies are embedded within their organisation.

This training is ideal for those seeking DSL training online that is flexible, up to date, and aligned with real-world safeguarding challenges.

Key Highlights of the Safeguarding Children Level 3 Designated Lead (DSL) Course

  • Free e-certificate awarded instantly upon course completion
  • 24/7 tutor support available throughout your learning journey
  • No hidden fees with clear, transparent pricing
  • Lifetime access to all course materials
  • 100% learning satisfaction guarantee

Certificates

Assessment details

Safeguarding Children Level 3 Designated Lead DSL

Included in course price

Curriculum

This course contains

Format: 1 Video (with subtitles and transcript), 27 PDFs and 1 Quiz

Duration: 7h and 56m

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

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

    • 8: Module 1 Understanding Health and Well-being 17:00
    • 9: Module 2 Understanding Different Types of Disorders 16:00
    • 10: Module 3 Understanding Schizophrenia 16:00
    • 11: Module 4 Understanding Personal Health Part 1 39:00
    • 12: Module 5 Understanding Personal Health Part 2 27:00
    • 13: Module 6 Treatments for Psychological Disorders 09:00
    • 14: Module 7 Mental Health in the Workplace 05:00

    • 15: Module 1 An Overview of Counselling 08:00
    • 16: Module 2 Therapeutic Relationship 12:00
    • 17: Module 3 Understanding Positive Psychology in Counseling 11:00
    • 18: Module 4 Psychoanalytic Therapy 26:00
    • 19: Module 5 Adlerian Therapy 25:00
    • 20: Module 6 Existential Therapy 22:00
    • 21: Module 7 Person-Centred Therapy 25:00
    • 22: Module 8 Gestalt Therapy 22:00
    • 23: Module 9 Behaviour Therapy 22:00
    • 24: Module 10 Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy 25:00
    • 25: Module 11 Reality Therapy 22:00
    • 26: Module 12 Feminist Therapy 23:00
    • 27: Module 13 Family Therapy 18:00

    • 28: Final Assessment 03:00
    • 29: Get Your Certificate [Optional] 02:00

Description

Safeguarding Children Level 3 Designated Lead DSL

The Safeguarding Children Level 3 course provides in-depth training for professionals responsible for overseeing safeguarding arrangements. As a Designated Safeguarding Lead, you are expected to manage concerns effectively, support staff, and act as the main point of contact for safeguarding issues.

This course covers key topics such as identifying indicators of child abuse and neglect, responding appropriately to disclosures, and maintaining accurate safeguarding records. You will develop a clear understanding of safeguarding policies, safer working practices, and how to manage allegations against staff or volunteers.

Learners will also explore the importance of information sharing, confidentiality, and working with external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for children. The training places strong emphasis on leadership, accountability, and promoting a safeguarding-first culture across your setting.

By completing this child safeguarding course, learners will strengthen their confidence in decision-making, understand their statutory duties, and ensure compliance with current safeguarding standards. The course supports continuous professional development and reflects the expectations placed on DSLs across education, childcare, and social care environments.

Certificate of Achievement Safeguarding Children Level 3 Designated Lead DSL Course

Upon successfully completing the Safeguarding Children Level 3 Designated Lead (DSL) course, you will receive a Certificate of Achievement as evidence of your learning.

The PDF certificate is provided completely free of charge and can be downloaded instantly, making it easy to share with employers or include in your professional records.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for current or aspiring Designated Safeguarding Leads, deputy DSLs, school leaders, managers, and senior staff working in education, childcare, health, or social care. It is suitable for professionals with existing safeguarding knowledge who require advanced safeguarding training at Level 3.

Requirements

Learners should have prior knowledge of safeguarding principles, ideally through Safeguarding Children Level 1 or Level 2 training. Basic literacy skills and access to the internet are required. This course is designed for professionals working with children or young people in a safeguarding role.

Career path

Completing this course supports progression into roles such as Designated Safeguarding Lead, Deputy DSL, Safeguarding Officer, Pastoral Lead, SENCO, or management positions within education, childcare, and social care settings.

Questions and answers

There are currently no Q&As for this course. Be the first to ask a question.

Ask a question

Reviews

Currently there are no reviews for this course. Be the first to leave a review.

Leave a review

Legal information

This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

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.
View all
Related searches: Counselling courses, Psychology courses, Psychology counselling courses, Online courses

Zopa Bank Limited trading as DivideBuy is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority, and entered on the Financial Services Register (800542). Zopa Bank Limited (10627575) is incorporated in England & Wales and has its registered office at: Zopa Bank, Level 12, 20 Water Street, Canary Wharf, London E14 5GX. VAT Number 281765280.