Course Aims
To equip learners with an in-depth understanding of safeguarding legislation, frameworks, and practice, with a focus on critical thinking, professional curiosity, and culturally responsive safeguarding. This is a 2 day course that is designed for Advanced DSL roles.
Core Modules
- Foundations of Safeguarding
- Recognising and Responding to Complex Abuse
- Voice of the Child & Voice of the Adult: Safeguarding with Empathy and Advocacy
- Roles, Responsibility and Partnership Working
- Legislation and How it Informs Your Role
- Safeguarding in a Cultural and Anti-Racist Context
- Professional Curiosity & Trauma-Informed Practice
- Dealing with Disclosures
- What happens Next - Referral Pathways
- Leading Safeguarding Practice
- Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
- Safe Workplaces & Organisational Culture