Designated Safeguarding Lead Training
Our online Designated Safeguarding Lead Training course, also known as DSL training or Level 3 safeguarding training, is written for the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Deputy responsible for safeguarding in their school, college or organisation.
This course is written in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) 2026 and builds on introductory safeguarding training, covering safer recruitment, handling allegations, and how to make and follow up a referral to statutory agencies.
Complete it at your own pace in around 2-3 hours, then pass the final assessment to receive your certificate, valid for 2 years.
Per learner. Bulk discounts from 10 learners.
Price per learner £35.00
Total £35.00
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DurationAround 2-3 hours
Regional contentEngland, Scotland, Wales, NI
CertificateEmailed on completion
CPD accreditedLevel 3 / Lead level
Training your whole team?
Our learning management system lets you add colleagues to your account, monitor their progress and hold certificates centrally.
Per learner. Bulk discounts from 10 learners.
Price per learner £35.00
Total £35.00
VAT applied at checkout. View pricing table for details.
4.77 / 5
OVERVIEW
About this Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training course
Designated Safeguarding Lead Training, sometimes called DSL training or Level 3 safeguarding training, is written for the person taking on or already holding the Designated Safeguarding Lead role, and their deputy. It builds on introductory safeguarding knowledge and covers what a DSL needs to lead safeguarding on behalf of their organisation, including safer recruitment, handling allegations, and making referrals to statutory agencies.
This course is written in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) 2026, the statutory guidance that all schools and colleges in England must follow from 1 September 2026. If you want a full breakdown of what's changed this year, read our KCSiE 2026 summary of changes.
KEY FEATURES
Level 3 safeguarding training built for the DSL role
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Around 2-3 hours to complete
In-depth DSL training, written for the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy.
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Written in line with KCSiE 2026
Reflects the latest statutory guidance for schools and colleges in England.
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Covers making referrals
A dedicated module on referring concerns to statutory agencies and what happens next.
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Covers safer recruitment and allegations
Includes handling allegations against staff and the safer recruitment process.
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Upon successful completion of the course
Score 80% or more in the final assessment to receive your Level 3 DSL certificate, valid for 2 years.
DETAILS / BENEFITS
Why schools and colleges choose this DSL course
- Instant access to courses
- Takes around 2-3 hours to complete
- Courses can be taken 24/7 online or on mobile devices
- Less expensive than face-to-face training
- No need to take time out of work to undertake training
- No requirements for minimum or maximum group sizes
- Retrieve centrally held online certificates at the touch of a button
- Individual, personalised certificates can be downloaded and printed
- Downloadable Excel report so you can monitor completion
- Automated reminders when training is due for renewal
- Courses can be stopped and restarted at any point
- Course notes and resources available for the duration of certification
- Friendly, UK-based customer support centre in case you have any queries
- Regularly updated to meet legislation changes, including KCSiE
- Written specifically for the Designated Safeguarding Lead role
COURSE CONTENT
What's included in the Designated Safeguarding Lead Training course
11 modules · Around 2-3 hours · Final assessment included
CERTIFICATION
A personalised certificate upon completion
Once you have passed your final assessment, your personalised Designated Safeguarding Lead Training certificate will be emailed to you automatically.
- Individual, personalised certificate
- Emailed automatically when you pass
- Fully CPD Accredited
- Valid for 2 years
TRAINING A TEAM
Buy in bulk and track completion
Purchasing Designated Safeguarding Lead Training for your team in bulk allows you to save. You’ll also gain access to our learning management system, allowing you to assign training, monitor progress and hold certificates centrally.
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