Isle of Wight Council

Training Courses

Designated Safeguarding Lead (Education Settings)

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Target Group:

Designated Safeguarding Leads and their nominated deputies in Early Years Settings, Schools, Colleges and Childminders.



Course Aims:

This course is aimed at Designated Safeguarding Leads and their nominated deputies in education settings. It aims to explain the expectations of the role and looks at some of the issues you could face whilst practising in this role. The course will also look at how delegates can prepare their workplace for the safeguarding element of an Ofsted inspection.



Intended Impact:

By the end of this course you will:

• Be equipped to fulfil the role and responsibilities of a Designated Safeguarding Lead in your setting
• Be able to ensure all staff and other adults in your setting are clear about taking necessary action to keep children and learners safer in accordance with policies, procedures and legislation
• Be clear about the process of referral for both Child Protection concerns and concerns regarding radicalisation
• Support staff to contribute to the child protection process and to engage with other agencies to promote the safety and wellbeing of the child or young person
• Implement escalation procedures where there are professional disagreements and challenge other professionals effectively when necessary
• Be able to understand the importance of auditing your organisation’s safeguarding system
• Understand the components of a safer organisation with effective arrangements to promote a comprehensive safeguarding culture that makes a positive impact on the safety and welfare of children and learners

This course contributes to meeting the learning outcomes at Level 3 of the IW Safeguarding Children Partnership Workforce Development Policy 2020:
https://secure.toolkitfiles.co.uk/clients/25263/sitedata/Training/Training-Policy-2020.doc 



Prerequisites:





Notes:

This course has got separate dates for Early Years and Schools

Early Years Dates:

15th March 2024

23rd May 2024


School Dates:

13th March 2024

11th July 2024




Isle of Wight Council employees should book via the Learning Hub. External delegates can book by completing the online application form


Course Trainer:
Safe 4 Schools

Trainer Biography:

Ben is a professionally qualified coach, consultant and facilitator with a breadth and depth of experience in the development, implementation, and auditing of safeguarding policy & practice. With extensive experience of designing and delivering school-based services and driving organisational change, Ben is highly knowledgeable and experienced in ensuring that all training and facilitation is dynamic, engaging and thought-provoking
Ben Lovatt - Director

Mark is a highly experienced public sector professional with experience that extends across multiple professional fields and roles. Alongside his work with Safe4Schools he is the founder of The Training Effect a UK wide provider of specialist intervention programmes to schools and organisations. Mark is highly experienced in the development of safeguarding training programmes and has designed courses for multiple LSCB’s across the UK. Mark has a particular professional interest in safeguarding issues related to risk-taking behaviours and emotional well-being
Mark Bowles – Director



Date: 23 May 2024    Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Cost:

External: £60.00

(Schools, Non-Subscribing Early Years Providers, Partner Agencies, Personal Assistants, Additional Places for Short Breaks Providers, and Social Care Agencies)

30% Reduction of External Rate: £42.00
(Registered Charities and Contracted ASC Providers)

Early Years Providers: Fully funded through subscription payment
(Subscribing Early Years and Childminders)

Isle of Wight Council Staff: Fully funded through corporate training budget
(Non-schools)




Date: 11 July 2024    Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Cost:

External: £60.00

(Schools, Non-Subscribing Early Years Providers, Partner Agencies, Personal Assistants, Additional Places for Short Breaks Providers, and Social Care Agencies)

30% Reduction of External Rate: £42.00
(Registered Charities and Contracted ASC Providers)

Early Years Providers: Fully funded through subscription payment
(Subscribing Early Years and Childminders)

Isle of Wight Council Staff: Fully funded through corporate training budget
(Non-schools)




Venue:
The Learning Centre, Westridge, Brading Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1QS