Safeguarding Training and Services
Please see below for details of:
For queries regarding safeguarding training or other services, please contact the Education Safeguarding Service.
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Please see below for details of:
For queries regarding safeguarding training or other services, please contact the Education Safeguarding Service.
Our core training offer for schools and early years settings is available to book via CPD online.
Please note our current training programme is subject to government restrictions in response to the Covid-19.
This CPD certificated course for new Designated Safeguarding Leads (one bespoke to early years and another for schools/colleges) will enable delegates to:
The courses use a variety of scenarios and discussions to help delegates put learning into practice and is delivered by experienced trainers who have a sound knowledge of social work and education practice.
Note: Due to Covid-19, this course is currently being offered as an online course via Zoom for 2020-21 and can be booked via the CPD website.
The course is refresher training for experienced Designated Safeguarding Leads in Schools/Colleges and Early Years Settings who have already completed DSL training in the last two years.
This course will enable existing DSLs and deputy DSLs to:
These courses explore the specific procedures and support available in Kent. DSLs outside of Kent can access this course, however, will need to undertake independent research to ensure they understand their own local guidance and processes.
Note: Due to Covid-19, this course is currently being offered as an E-learning Course for 2020-21.
Interim Early Years Designated Safeguarding Lead Refresher
Note: Due to Covid-19, this course is currently being offered as an online course via Zoom for 2020-21 and can be booked via our CPD website.
This 2 hour session focuses on the specific strategic safeguarding responsibilities for school governors as outlined in national guidance. This training can be booked centrally via governor hub.
Note: Due to Covid-19, this course is currently being offered as an online course via Zoom for 2020-21.
Bespoke training for Governors can be commissioned directly via the Education Safeguarding Service.
Note: Due to Covid-19 this course is currently postponed.
We currently offer the following eLearning Courses for schools and settings
Interim DSL Refresher
Early Years
Bespoke staff training is available for Early Years, Schools and Colleges. Please contact the service to discuss bespoke training requests.
Reviews and other services are available for Early Years, Schools and Colleges. Please contact the service to discuss your needs.
Includes half-termly monitoring visits and written report of strengths of care provision and areas for development.
This resource is to support DSLs in schools provide staff training themselves whilst following national guidance and local Kent processes.