Designated Safeguarding Leads

Why Our DSL Training Is Now Delivered Over Two Days
To provide the best possible learning experience, our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training will now be delivered across two days. This format gives delegates time to absorb key information, reflect on their safeguarding responsibilities, and consider how learning applies within their own setting between sessions.
The revised programme also includes a greater focus on practical application, enabling delegates to explore local safeguarding procedures, referral pathways, and partnership working in more depth. Through case studies, discussions, and scenario-based activities, participants can apply learning to real-life situations and strengthen their confidence in making safeguarding decisions.
By combining theory with practical exercises and a stronger emphasis on local processes, delegates leave better equipped to carry out their DSL role effectively and confidently.

Audience: Specifically for Nottingham City PVI Practitioners (Day Nurseries and Preschools) who are NEW to the DSL role.

Aim: 

This course will support practitioners understanding of: 

  • Child protection law and legislation 

  • Signs/indicators 

  • Early intervention and prevention 

  • Making referrals, record keeping and action planning 

  • Safer working practices for staff 

  • Maintaining a culture of vigilance 

  • The EYFS Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements 

Course length/sessions:  2 Parts: 1 x 3 hours 15 minutes, 1 x 3 hours 30 minutes

Cost: £50 for City PVI Settings

Venue: Nottingham Nursery School

This course is specifically tailored to support practitioners new to the role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead or practitioners who are being developed to take on the role. 

Course Pre-requisites:

 Delegates are required to familiarise themselves with the Safeguarding and Promoting Children's Welfare requirements and their settings Safeguarding policy prior to attendance. Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements are part of the Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 

Book

Date Time Venue Link

Part 1

Thursday 8th October 2026

9:15am -12:30pm  Nottingham Nursery School Book Here

Part 2

Monday 12th October 2026

9:00am -12:30pm  Nottingham Nursery School

Part 1

Monday 1st February 2027

9:15am - 12:30pm Nottingham Nursery School Book Here

Part 2

Monday 8th February 2027

9:00am -12:30pm  Nottingham Nursery School

Part 1

Monday 28th June 2027

9:15am -12:30pm  Nottingham Nursery School Book Here

Part 2

Monday 5th July 2027

9:00am -12:30pm Nottingham Nursery School