Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

The Designated Safeguarding Lead- DSL Training Course is ideal for those who work in the health or social care sector, as well as anyone with child or vulnerable adult safeguarding responsibilities. It explores key legislation, how to identify abuse and report safeguarding concerns.

Through case studies and practical exercises, you will develop all the skills you need to ensure the welfare of children and vulnerable adults under your care or supervision. You will learn about safeguarding responsibilities, the different types of abuse, child sexual exploitation, and what to include in a safeguarding report.

This Designated Safeguarding Lead- DSL Course also includes step-by-step guidance on how to respond to disclosure and share private information, as well as what action to take after a safeguarding referral. To ensure flexible learning, this course is designed for both part-time and full-time students. You can become accredited in just 20/30 hours, with the freedom to study at your own pace.

• Accredited by CPD
• Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
• Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
• Developed by qualified safeguarding professionals
• 24/7 Learning Assistance
• Self paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone friendly
• Discounts on bulk purchases

Who should take the Designated Safeguarding Lead- DSL Training Course

This Designated Safeguarding Lead- DSL Training Course is ideal for those who work in roles that involve child or adult safeguarding responsibilities, such as the following:

Teacher

Social Worker

Childminder

Foster Care Worker

Paediatric Nurse

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Learning Outcomes of Designated Safeguarding Lead- DSL Training Course

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of legislation surrounding safeguarding children & adults

Identify the different kinds of abuse and neglect: emotional and physical

Report their safeguarding concerns to the appropriate authorities

Respond to disclosure and share personal information correctly

Understand how a child can be sexually exploited and the signs of sexual exploitation

Conduct a child safeguarding risk assessment and manage safeguarding risks

Take appropriate action after a referral and know how to fill out a safeguarding report

Understand the importance of communication in care

Show awareness of the legal responsibilities of safeguarding children and adults

Assessment

At the end of the Designated Safeguarding Lead- DSL Course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.