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Designated Safeguarding Lead Refresher

Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) are required to regualrly maintain their knowledge through refresher training every two years. This one-day training course will build on the knowldge and skills you already have, give you the opportunity to discuss best practices in safeguarding with other DSLs and learn about emerging issues.

Content for 2025-26

Content is changed every two years as DSLs are on a two year cycle. However any relevant and arising issues such as new guidance will be included, as necessary.

  • Equality and Diversity in Safeguarding including the  'Race, Racism and Safegurding Children' report March 2025
  • How bias can affect safeguarding and child protection decisions
  • Affluent Neglect
  • Safeguarding and Elective Home Education including the 'Children and Wellbeing  and Schools' Legislation.
  • Learning from recent Child Practice Reviews

Feedback from participants

This is the best DSL refresher I have ever been on.

 Headteacher

This is what I was looking for- the opportunity to really think about safeguarding practice and discuss key issues with other professionals.

 Headteacher

The best DSL Refresher I have been on in 8 years.

 DSL

A very practical course that really developed my confidence
Headteacher

Details

  • Length- 1 day
  • Time- 9.30-3pm
  • Dates:

                    27th November 2025

                    2nd February 2026

                     17th June 2026

  • Location- Chepping View Primary Academy, High Wycombe, HP124PR
  • Cost- £110 + VAT per person (lunch and refreshments included)

Booking for Academic Year 2025-26