This training is for those practitioners that have overall responsibility for safeguarding within a childcare setting.

The course will:

• Describe the role and main responsibilities of the designated safeguarding lead
• Cover the key legislation and guidance underpinning safeguarding within a childcare setting
• Ensure delegates know how to respond effectively to a child who reports abuse
• Support delegates to understand the barriers that prevent children from disclosing abuse
• Explain what happens following a referral to children’s social care and what role the setting has in multi-agency processes to safeguard children
• Highlight the issues connected to recording and sharing information, including confidentiality
• Raise awareness of the emotional impact of safeguarding children and identify ways in which a safeguarding lead can support staff