Diploma in Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) - Level - 2

Name: Diploma in Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) – Level – 2
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Safeguarding is a vital responsibility across education, childcare, healthcare, and community services. UK councils received around 621,880 referrals to children’s social care in one year — equal to roughly 1,700 child referrals every single day. Many of these concerns are first identified in schools, making the role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) more important than ever. Organisations today require trained safeguarding professionals who can confidently identify risks, respond to concerns, and protect children and vulnerable individuals in line with UK safeguarding legislation and multi-agency procedures.

This comprehensive course introduces learners to the core responsibilities of a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), including safeguarding leadership, legal duties, child protection procedures, information sharing, and safeguarding risk management. Learners will explore different forms of abuse, safeguarding indicators, radicalisation awareness, exploitation risks, and the correct procedures for responding to disclosures and concerns.

Learners will gain valuable safeguarding awareness, communication skills, reporting knowledge, and safeguarding leadership understanding that can support professional development across education, childcare, social care, youth work, healthcare, and safeguarding-focused roles.

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Learning Outcomes

Understand the responsibilities and duties of a Designated Safeguarding Lead
Develop knowledge of UK safeguarding legislation and safeguarding frameworks
Identify different forms of abuse, neglect, and exploitation
Recognise safeguarding warning signs and risk indicators
Understand PREVENT duties and safeguarding responsibilities linked to radicalisation
Learn how to respond appropriately to safeguarding disclosures and concerns
Develop knowledge of safeguarding reporting procedures and record keeping
Understand confidentiality, accountability, and information-sharing principles

Certification

Free instant digital certificate upon completion
Printed hard copy certificate available for £5.99 shipping cost
Certificates can be downloaded and shared digitally
Employers may recommend refresher safeguarding training every 2–3 years to maintain updated safeguarding awareness

Accreditation

This course is CPD Accredited and QLS Endorsed, helping learners build valuable safeguarding knowledge for professional development and workplace learning.

Who is this Course For

Aspiring Designated Safeguarding Leads
Teachers and teaching assistants
Childcare and nursery staff
Healthcare and social care workers
Youth workers and community support staff
School safeguarding officers
Support workers and pastoral staff

Career Path / Opportunities

This course can support progression into safeguarding-focused and child protection support roles across education, healthcare, childcare, and social care sectors.

Potential career opportunities include:

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Safeguarding Officer
Teaching Assistant
Childcare Practitioner
Youth Support Worker
Family Support Worker
School Welfare Officer

Career Progression Routes

Entry-level safeguarding or support roles
Senior safeguarding or pastoral positions
Safeguarding coordination and leadership responsibilities
Further safeguarding and child protection training
Specialist safeguarding and welfare support pathways

Practical Details

Course Access: Lifetime access
Study Method: Fully online learning
Compatibility: Accessible on PC, laptop, tablet, and smartphone
Estimated Study Time: Approx. 6–8 hours
Assessment: Online assessment included
Tutor Support: Available 24/7
Enrolment: Instant access after purchase

Course Curriculum

The detailed curriculum outline of our Diploma in Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) – Level – 2 is as follows:

Module 01: Safeguarding Leadership and Legal Duties

This module introduces the core responsibilities of a Designated Safeguarding Lead and explores safeguarding leadership within educational and care settings. Learners will examine safeguarding legislation, local authority procedures, digital safety responsibilities, and the role of mental health awareness within safeguarding practices.

Module 02: Types of Harm and Risk Indicators

Learners will explore different forms of abuse and safeguarding risks affecting children and vulnerable individuals. The module covers physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, neglect, exploitation, domestic abuse, radicalisation, and emerging safeguarding concerns while helping learners recognise important warning signs and behavioural indicators.

Module 03: Acting on Safeguarding Concerns

This module focuses on responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns and disclosures. Learners will understand safeguarding reporting procedures, confidentiality requirements, written record standards, information sharing protocols, and communication practices when working with safeguarding agencies and professionals.

FAQs

Is this Designated Safeguarding Lead course accredited?

Yes, the course is CPD Accredited and QLS Endorsed for professional development purposes.

Do I need previous safeguarding experience?

No prior experience is required. The course is suitable for beginners as well as professionals seeking to update their safeguarding knowledge.

Is this course completed online?

Yes, the course is fully online and can be completed at the learner’s own pace.

Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?

Yes, learners receive a free digital certificate upon successful completion. A printed certificate is also available.

How long do I have access to the course?

Learners receive lifetime access to all course materials.

The course can support professional development and safeguarding awareness for individuals working in education, childcare, healthcare, social care, and community services.

Does this course provide a regulated qualification?

No, this is a CPD Accredited and QLS Endorsed training course designed for professional development and knowledge enhancement only.

Course Curriculum

Introduction
	Introduction	00:01:00
Module 01: Safeguarding Leadership and Legal Duties
	1.1.1. Definitions and Key Roles of a DSL	00:01:00
	1.1.2. Legal Frameworks and Core Safeguarding Legislation	00:01:00
	1.1.3. Local Authority and Multi-Agency Protocols	00:01:00
	1.1.4. Parental Engagement and Digital Safety	00:01:00
	1.1.5. Mental Health and the DSL Role	00:01:00
Reading Materials
	Section 1 – Safeguarding Leadership and Legal Duties – Part 1	00:00:00
	Section 1 – Safeguarding Leadership and Legal Duties – Part 2	00:00:00
Module 02: Types of Harm and Risk Indicators
	2.1 Types of Harm and Risk Indicators	00:01:00
	2.1.1 Physical, Emotional, Sexual Abuse, and Neglect	00:01:00
	2.1.2 Radicalisation and PREVENT Responsibilities	00:01:00
	2.1.3 Child Sexual and Criminal Exploitation (CSE and CCE)	00:01:00
	2.1.4 Domestic Abuse and Hidden Harms	00:01:00
	2.1.5 Recognising Cumulative and Emerging Risks	00:01:00
Reading Materials
	Section 2 – Types of Harm and Risk Indicators – Part 1	00:00:00
	Section 2 – Types of Harm and Risk Indicators – Part 2	00:00:00
Module 03: Acting on Safeguarding Concerns
	3.1. Acting on Safeguarding Concerns	00:01:00
	3.1.2. Internal Protocols and Information Sharing	00:01:00
	3.1.3. Written Records and Reporting Standards	00:01:00
	3.1.4 Communicating With Staff and Agencies	00:01:00
	3.1.5. Maintaining Confidentiality and Accountability	00:01:00
Reading Materials
	Section 3 – Acting on Safeguarding Concerns – Part 1	00:00:00
	Section 3 – Acting on Safeguarding Concerns – Part 2	00:00:00
Conclusion
	Conclusion	00:01:00