Our Advanced (Level 3) Safeguarding Children in Education course is designed for Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), Deputy DSLs, senior leaders, and other safeguarding professionals who hold responsibility for safeguarding within educational settings. Delivered entirely online, the course provides the flexibility to learn at your own pace while developing the advanced knowledge and practical skills needed to fulfil safeguarding leadership responsibilities with confidence.

This training reflects current UK safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance, and Department for Education (DfE) expectations, including the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) requirements. It supports professionals in creating and maintaining a strong culture of safeguarding, managing complex safeguarding concerns, and leading effective multi-agency responses. 

This course covers the following key areas

Safeguarding leadership and the Designated Safeguarding Lead role
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the responsibilities of the DSL, including safeguarding oversight, staff support, policy implementation, and ensuring compliance with statutory safeguarding requirements.
 

Creating and embedding a safeguarding culture
Learn how to promote effective safeguarding practices across your organisation, create safe environments for children and young people, and ensure safeguarding remains central to everyday decision-making.
 

Recognising abuse, neglect and wider safeguarding risks
Build confidence in identifying the indicators of abuse, neglect, exploitation, child-on-child abuse, and other emerging safeguarding concerns, enabling timely and appropriate intervention.
 

Responding to concerns and managing referrals
Gain the knowledge required to respond effectively to disclosures, assess levels of need, make informed safeguarding decisions, and submit high-quality referrals that support positive outcomes for children.
 

Multi-agency working and professional challenge
Understand how to work collaboratively with external agencies, contribute to assessments and interventions, and confidently challenge or escalate decisions when concerns are not adequately addressed.
 

Information sharing, recording and safeguarding governance
Learn best practice for recording concerns, sharing information lawfully and proportionately, and maintaining secure safeguarding records that support effective decision-making and accountability.
 

Learning from serious case reviews
Analyse safeguarding failures and lessons learned from serious case reviews, helping you identify opportunities to strengthen safeguarding practice and improve organisational outcomes.
 

Safeguarding in education settings
Explore education-specific safeguarding responsibilities, including the Prevent Duty, safeguarding within the curriculum, and supporting the ongoing development of safeguarding practice across your setting.
 

Legislative compliance and professional development
Stay up to date with key safeguarding legislation, guidance, and evolving best practice, ensuring you can effectively lead safeguarding arrangements and maintain the highest standards of child protection.