DSL Refresher
Training
Practical safeguarding training for Designated Safeguarding Leads to refresh knowledge, confidence and decision-making.
★★★★★ Life Coaching Services
2 hr
£125
Live Session
Professionals
DSL Refresher Training
Effective DSL refresher training should do more than revisit statutory guidance. It should refresh knowledge, strengthen professional judgement and help Designated Safeguarding Leads lead safeguarding with confidence.
Safeguarding In Practice is a live, interactive safeguarding training course designed for Alternative Provisions, specialist education settings and organisations supporting vulnerable children and young people. Although suitable for all safeguarding professionals, this session is particularly valuable for experienced Designated Safeguarding Leads looking to refresh their safeguarding knowledge and confidence.
Why Choose Safeguarding In Practice?
Safeguarding responsibilities continue to evolve. Safeguarding In Practice helps Designated Safeguarding Leads refresh their knowledge, strengthen professional judgement and stay up to date with current safeguarding guidance and emerging risks.
Delivered live by Strategic Safeguarding Manager Ross Thompson, this practical DSL refresher training combines current statutory safeguarding guidance with more than 17 years of frontline experience, helping experienced DSLs remain confident, informed and effective.
This DSL refresher training covers:
• Statutory safeguarding responsibilities
• Attendance and vulnerability
• Contextual safeguarding
• Child exploitation
• Online safety, AI and deepfakes
• Prevent and radicalisation
• Suicide ideation and safety planning
• Professional curiosity and early intervention
You'll leave with refreshed knowledge, greater confidence and a clearer understanding of current safeguarding responsibilities and emerging risks.
What You'll Learn
Not sure if this is for you? You may be looking to:
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Refresh safeguarding knowledge.
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Strengthen decision-making.
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Stay safeguarding ready.
Who Should Attend?
Ideal for experienced safeguarding professionals, including:
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Designated Safeguarding Leads.
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Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads.
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Senior Leaders.
About Ross Thompson
Ross Thompson is a Strategic Safeguarding Manager and Resilience & Mindset Life Coach with more than 17 years' experience supporting children, young people, families and education professionals.
Having led safeguarding across mainstream education, Alternative Provision and specialist settings, Ross delivers practical safeguarding training that helps experienced Designated Safeguarding Leads remain confident, informed and effective in their safeguarding responsibilities.
How To Join
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Choose your preferred session date and time.
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Join your live online safeguarding training session.
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Leave with practical knowledge and greater confidence.
Additional Safeguarding Support
Professional safeguarding supervision tailored for Designated Safeguarding Leads, safeguarding professionals and education leaders.
Collaborative safeguarding supervision designed to strengthen decision-making, reflection and safeguarding practice.
Practical safeguarding training helping governors understand their safeguarding responsibilities and provide effective strategic oversight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this DSL refresher training suitable for?
Safeguarding In Practice is ideal for experienced Designated Safeguarding Leads, Deputy DSLs and senior leaders who want to refresh their safeguarding knowledge and confidence.
Is the training delivered live online?
Yes. Every session is delivered live online, allowing delegates to ask questions, contribute to discussions and receive a CPD certificate.
What does this refresher training cover?
The training explores statutory safeguarding responsibilities, emerging safeguarding risks, professional curiosity and practical safeguarding decision-making.
Can our organisation book a private refresher session?
Yes – Safeguarding In Practice can be delivered privately for schools, Alternative Provisions, specialist education settings and organisations supporting vulnerable children and young people.
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Refresh Your Safeguarding Knowledge
Strengthen your confidence, refresh your safeguarding knowledge and continue leading effective safeguarding practice.
