# Event Details - **Event Name**: Safeguarding for the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 28 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 am – Wed, 28 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm (+00:00) - **Event Description**: Get the lowdown on keeping kids safe and handling tough situations like a pro in this hands-on DSL training.About this EventSafeguarding for the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) trainingThe safeguarding of children and their protection is an essential task for everyone working with children and young people.The training takes a step-by-step approach to ensure the DSL is not only trained but confident and skilled. They will learn and know how to establish an open and positive safeguarding culture in their setting, that effectively puts children’s interests first. Learners will explore the factors, situations and actions that could lead or contribute to abuse harm and neglect. The training provides information on legislation, local policies and procedures and national guidance, and sets out how to recognise, respond, record, and refer safeguarding concerns.Session aims:· Consider the importance of safeguarding and child protection for the DSL.· Develop a clear understanding of the role of the DSL.· Understand how local and national research, legislation, guidance and knowledge informs best practice for safeguarding children.· Know how to recognise and respond to risks which may increase the risk of harm.· Understand the referral process and the DSL role within that.· Understand how to create a culture of safeguarding including safer working practices.· Understand the range of possible signs, symptoms and indicators of abuse and the factors, situations and actions that could lead or contribute to abuse, harm or neglect.· Consider how diversity, race, culture, belief, and bias should and could be considered.· Understand how to respond, record and effectively refer concerns in a timely and appropriate way internally and externally.· Know what actions to take when there are concerns about a colleague.This course is only suitable to people who have previously attended the Core Awarness in Safeguarding Children Course https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/4ce0d9f0-a61e-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h343-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/safeguarding-for-the-designated-safeguarding-lead-dsl-training/100001995436085046 - **Event Categories**: workshops, sports, kids - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 7 hours - Location: Voluntary Action Leicestershire - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 38.62, max: 38.62, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Leicester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Voluntary Action Leicestershire - **lat**: 52.6319014 - **long**: -1.1347472999999582 - **full address**: Voluntary Action Leicestershire, 9 Newarke St, Leicester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Safeguarding for the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/dd283543f40a90b101e5495d4a1ea27935cd3ae45b8af2b1d2336ea64d13324b-rimg-w500-h332-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1785149468 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Safeguarding for the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training being held? - **A:** Safeguarding for the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training takes place on Wed, 28 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 am to Wed, 28 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Voluntary Action Leicestershire, 9 Newarke St, Leicester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Safeguarding for the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training? - **A:** Safeguarding for the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training is organized by Voluntary Action LeicesterShire. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Safeguarding for the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Leicester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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