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Overview
This Designated Safeguarding Lead – DSL Course introduces statutory safeguarding duties across children and vulnerable adults. Therefore, it explains legal expectations, reporting routes, communication duties, and documentation control. Moreover, the Designated Safeguarding Lead role protects wellbeing, strengthens compliance, and supports ethical decision-making. Consequently, this structured Designated Safeguarding Lead Online Course prepares learners to manage concerns confidently while aligning daily responsibilities with UK safeguarding frameworks and accountability standards.
Course Description
Safeguarding sits at the heart of responsible organisations; therefore, this Designated Safeguarding Lead – DSL Course presents a clear pathway through children and vulnerable adult protection. Moreover, learners explore legislation, guidance, abuse indicators, disclosure responses, and referral actions. Consequently, the Designated Safeguarding Lead focus builds confident judgement aligned with statutory duties through a flexible Designated Safeguarding Lead Online Course.
Furthermore, children’s safeguarding modules address sexual exploitation, risk assessment, reporting channels, and accurate records. Meanwhile, adult safeguarding units examine neglect, communication importance, information sharing, and concern reporting. Therefore, this Designated Safeguarding Lead Online Course links policy, roles, and responsibilities into consistent organisational practice.
Additionally, the Designated Safeguarding Lead pathway promotes ethical awareness, accountability, and timely action. Consequently, learners strengthen safeguarding leadership across education, health, care, and community services. Moreover, this Designated Safeguarding Lead Online Course supports compliance culture while encouraging decisive, proportionate responses across varied safeguarding scenarios.
Learning Outcome
- Apply safeguarding legislation within organisational frameworks
- Identify abuse, neglect, and exploitation indicators
- Respond appropriately to disclosures and concerns
- Conduct risk evaluations and follow-up actions
- Maintain compliant safeguarding documentation
Who Is This Course For?
- School, college, and academy safeguarding leads
- Care home and support service supervisors
- Health and social care coordinators
- Youth service and community leaders
- Workplace safeguarding representatives
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Career Path
- Designated Safeguarding Lead – £32,000–£45,000
- Safeguarding Officer – £30,000–£42,000
- Pastoral Manager – £28,000–£40,000
- Child Protection Coordinator – £35,000–£50,000
- Safeguarding Manager – £45,000–£60,000
Frequently Asked Questions
A Designated Safeguarding Lead oversees safeguarding policy, reporting, and compliance across organisations.
Yes, the Designated Safeguarding Lead Online Course aligns with UK safeguarding legislation and guidance.
Schools, care providers, health services, and community organisations require Designated Safeguarding Lead training.
Yes, it includes safeguarding vulnerable adults, communication duties, and reporting procedures.
Duration varies by pace; however, flexible access supports efficient completion.
Yes, the Designated Safeguarding Lead pathway supports advancement into senior safeguarding roles.
Curriculum
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An Introduction to Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults
00:18:00
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Laws and Guidance
00:42:00
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Child Abuse
00:47:00
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Child Sexual Exploitation
00:35:00
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Responding to Disclosure and Reporting
00:26:00
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Risks and Risk Assessment
00:15:00
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Things to Do after Referral
00:22:00
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Record Keeping
00:16:00
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An Introduction to Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults
00:18:00
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Safeguarding Legislations
00:27:00
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Understanding Abuse and Neglect
00:29:00
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Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults: Policy, Roles and Responsibilities
00:31:00
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Understanding the Importance of Communication in Care
00:22:00
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Sharing Information and Responding To a Disclosure
00:36:00
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Reporting Your Concern
00:29:00
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Get Your CPD Certificate
00:01:00
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Courses for £49-
Duration:6 hours, 54 minutes
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Access:1 Year
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Units:16
