Designated Safeguarding Lead Refresher (DSLR) Training

Learning outcomes

• To enable experienced Designated Safeguarding Leads/ Deputy Safeguarding Leads to meet their requirement for updated training every 2 years.
• For DSLs to work with colleagues from different settings discussing the scenarios to share experiences and develop effective safeguarding practice.
• Provide participants with updated relevant knowledge of national legislation and guidance pertaining to safeguarding children.
• Explore Kent's specific safeguarding children procedures, including the consultation and Integrated Front Door process and participant’s multi-agency working knowledge and practice.
• Revisiting the importance of establishing a 'safe culture' within schools/colleges, including identifying the barriers for reporting abuse and how to overcome them.
• Explore current and contemporary child protection concerns and priorities through the use of case studies.

This course is delivered by experienced trainers from the LADO Education Safeguarding Advisory Service (LESAS) who have a sound knowledge of social work and schools/colleges, and will meet the needs of delegates by enabling discussion, debate and challenge on the varied views on practice, ethics and policy through practical case studies.

DSLs in school/colleges where children live outside of Kent can access this course, however, will need to undertake independent research to ensure they understand their own local guidance and processes. Delegates should ensure they are familiar with Keeping Children Safe in Education and the KSCMP Support Level Guidance. 

Full attendance (09:30-16:30) is required to receive a certificate of attendance; late arrival or leaving early may mean that certificates are withheld. A light lunch is provided.

What delegates say about our training:

 In 2024-25, over 95% of delegates were extremely/very satisfied with the LADO Education Safeguarding Advisory Service training quality and delivery, and 98% felt the training met its learning outcomes.

“Excellent training – thank you. Delivered in a very knowledgeable manner but also with care, to listen and not judge, felt safe discussion space”

“This is the best DSL Refresher I have attended.  It did not spend too long going over old ground and the pace of the session was good.  There were plenty of examples and discussions that were relevant to our school and students. The topics were covered in a way to make you reflect on your practise.  Definitely a worthwhile course.”

“Delivery was excellent with a focus on scenarios that prompted curiosity and discussion amongst the group.”

“Would recommend this session to anyone refreshing DSL training”