How often should a DSL have supervision?
The designated safeguarding lead (DSL) is the person everyone else turns to with a concern about a child or an adult at risk. They hold difficult cases, make judgement calls with incomplete information, and are often the most senior safeguarding voice in the building. That makes them the person least likely to have someone of…
Read MoreWhat does a Safeguarding Consultant do and when do you need one?
Most organisations that work with children or adults at risk of harm know their safeguarding responsibilities. Fewer are completely sure their policies, records and everyday practice would stand up to an inspector, a serious incident or a difficult question from governors. That is where a safeguarding consultant comes in. This guide explains what a safeguarding…
Read MoreSupervision in early years: what the EYFS requires
In early years, supervision is not optional. The EYFS framework requires every provider to have appropriate supervision arrangements for staff who have contact with children and families. That doesn’t mean every member of staff needs a formal, documented supervision session. This guide explains what the framework actually asks for, what counts as supervision, and who…
Read MoreWhat is safeguarding in dentistry?
Safeguarding in dentistry means protecting children and adults at risk from abuse, neglect and exploitation. It covers how the dental team notices when a patient may be at risk, responds to that concern and passes it on. It applies to every member of the practice, not just the clinicians. This guide explains what dental safeguarding…
Read MoreWhat level of safeguarding training do I need to work in a school?
Everyone who works in a school needs safeguarding and child protection training, whatever their role. That includes teachers, teaching assistants, office staff, site and catering teams, supply staff and volunteers. Schools do not use official safeguarding “levels”. Instead, Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) sets out what training each group needs and how often. In…
Read MoreWhat is Level 3 Safeguarding Training?
Level 3 safeguarding training is for people who do more than spot and pass on concerns. At Level 3 you are expected to take action: contributing to assessments, working with other agencies, writing reports, supporting colleagues and, in many roles, leading safeguarding in your setting. In UK healthcare, Level 3 is a defined competency level…
Read MoreWhat is Level 1/2 Safeguarding Training?
Level 2 safeguarding training is for people who have regular contact with patients, children, families, or the public. It builds on Level 1, which teaches you to spot the signs of abuse and neglect. Level 2 teaches you how to respond. That means knowing what to do with a concern, how to record it and…
Read MoreThe 4 C’s of Online Safety
The 4 C’s of Online Safety In today’s modern era, the internet is very much part of our everyday lives, presenting both opportunities and challenges. The digital landscape, especially social media, plays a pivotal role in the lives of our children as supported by findings in an Ofcom report. This report revealed that 33% of…
Read MoreHow to ensure all staff read Keeping Children Safe in Education
All staff that work in education need to read the statutory guidance for Keeping Children Safe in Education. But how do you ensure this is done. The answer is simple. We have developed the most straightforward way for schools to make sure all their staff read and understand the statutory documentation. Our online Keeping Children Safe…
Read MoreSafeguarding for Governors
Safeguarding for Governors – A Guide Recent updates to KCSiE introduced an increased onus on school governors to both undertake safeguarding and child protection training and to take an increased role in the safeguarding process. To ensure you remain within the boundaries of the legislation, then, we’ve created a brief guide to safeguarding for governors,…
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