DSL Designated Safeguarding Lead @ New Parks House

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Training for practitioners who work with children and YP in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Regions
About this Event

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Full Day Training (not for schools) - IN PERSON

New Parks House on 9th September 2026

Pre-Requisite Knowledge: This is not entry level training and knowledge of signs and indicators of abuse and neglect is assumed.

Session Aims:

 Develop a clear understanding of the role of the safeguarding designated lead

 Understand how local and national research, guidance and knowledge informs best practice for safeguarding children and young people

 Recognise and respond to risks which may increase the risk of harm

 Explore tools that could assist professionals to create and embed a safe culture through the use of effective supervision and multi-agency working

 Understand safer recruitment of staff and volunteers and tackle inappropriate behaviours in line with local procedures.

Session Objectives:

 Confident in the role of safeguarding designated lead

 Know how to make a quality referral

 Work effectively with other agencies

 Create a safe working culture

Trainer: Coram Hempsalls/ Kate Haythornthwaite