Safeguarding for the Designated Lead Practitioner
Course content
This course will provide a detailed overview of the role and responsibilities of the Designated Lead Practitioner for safeguarding. The session will also provide the tools and resources you need to help you in making an informed decision when making a referral to Children’s Social Care. It will support you in understanding:
- Legislation and guidance
- Learning from Serious Case Reviews
- The Levels of Need and Early Help principles
- Working Well with Children and Families in Lancashire guidance
- The importance of keeping effective records and information sharing
- The Initial Child Protection Conference and your role
- Safer Working Practice, dealing with allegations and role of the Local Authority Designated Officer
- The ongoing socio-economic impact of Covid-19
Pre-course tasks: You will be expected to complete pre-course tasks to ensure that you are fully prepared for the face to face element of the course. This knowledge is critical to fully understand the safeguarding training and the procedures to follow if you are concerned about a child. Details of the tasks will be in your confirmation letter and email.
A certificate will be awarded that is valid for two years.
Who should attend?
Individuals who take on the role of Designated Lead Practitioner within the setting.
Session dates and times
If you choose an evening session, you must attend both dates to complete the course.
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
|
Tuesday 7th and 21st May 2024 **NOTE CHANGED DATE FOR SECOND SESSION (Was 14th May 2024)** |
6pm - 8.30pm | Morecambe Football Club |
| Tuesday 18th and 25th June 2024 | 6pm - 8.30pm | Early Years Professional Development Centre, Accrington |
| Wednesday 10th July 2024 | 9.30am - 3pm | Early Years Professional Development Centre, Accrington |
| Wednesday 14th and 21st August 2024 | 6pm - 8.30pm | Morecambe Football Club |
Cost:
| Delivery: | PVI/Maintained Nursery Class/School | PVI SSG | Reception Classes | Childminders | Childminder members | OOSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Face to Face | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 56 | 63 |
Delivered by:
Catherine Isherwood, Early Education Safeguarding Officer
Book online:
Please note we do not accept bookings by email or phone.