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The 2027 taught dates are: 13 and 14 January 2027 - face to face 22 February 2027 - face to face 12 April 2027 - face to face 24 May 2027 - online via Zoom Days 1 to 4 will take place at Whitefield Primary School, Victoria Avenue, Bury, M45 6DP, with Day 5 delivered online via Zoom. The course fee is £1,250 + VAT. Reflective supervision can provide professionals with structured space to think more deeply about practice, relationships, decision-making, professional boundaries, safeguarding, emotional impact and ongoing development. The qualification is particularly relevant for those supporting others in roles where the work can be complex, relational or emotionally demanding. Places will be limited and applicants will complete an application and suitability process before a place is confirmed.
Current Open Courses
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Overview
This two-day training is designed to strengthen confidence, clarity and competence in the DSL role. It combines statutory guidance with real-world application, supporting you to manage safeguarding responsibilities safely and sustainably.
What You Will Cover
Understanding the DSL Role
Clear responsibilities and accountability within safeguarding frameworks
Responding to Safeguarding Concerns
• Managing disclosures from children
• Responding to staff concerns
• Handling allegations against staff
• Addressing child-on-child abuse, including online harm
Making Referrals
• Thresholds of harm
• Early help and statutory services
• When and how to escalate concerns
Communication Skills
• Talking with parents about safeguarding concerns
• Safe and appropriate information sharing
Record Keeping
• Accurate documentation
• Chronologies and defensible recording
Policies and Procedures
• Working in line with legislation and guidance
• Embedding safeguarding into organisational practice
Current Safeguarding Context
• Emerging risks and themes
• Online safety and digital harm
• Evolving safeguarding responsibilities
Supporting Staff and Preventing Burnout
The DSL role carries significant emotional weight. This training includes:
• Practical strategies to support staff wellbeing
• Reflective approaches to managing complex cases
• Self-care for DSLs to reduce stress and prevent burnout
• Building sustainable safeguarding systems
Training and Development
• Identifying ongoing training needs
• Strengthening whole-setting safeguarding culture
• Planning continuous professional development
Who This Is For
• Designated Safeguarding Leads & Deputy DSLs in schools, colleges and EYFS settings
• Senior leaders with safeguarding responsibility
To book
To pay by invoice
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Email: katie@katiemalley.co.uk
To pay by card
Trauma Informed Schools and Communities UK Courses
for further details see the TISCUK page on my website
