Children's Residential Care
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for Children's Homes
For registered managers and senior staff acting as DSL. Covers the DSL role and responsibilities under Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together, managing complex safeguarding cases, inter-agency referrals, record-keeping, supervising staff on safeguarding practice, and maintaining a safeguarding culture.
What You'll Learn
- The DSL role: legal responsibilities and competency requirements
- Managing complex safeguarding cases from disclosure to strategy meeting
- Inter-agency referrals to children's services and police
- Record-keeping and information sharing in complex cases
- Supervising and supporting staff on safeguarding practice
- Building and maintaining a culture of safeguarding in your home
Who This Course Is For
Registered managers, deputy managers, and senior staff designated as the Safeguarding Lead in a children's residential home.
CQC Quality Statement Mapping
This course supports evidence for the following CQC Single Assessment Framework quality statements:
- Ofsted Quality Standard 1 - The quality of care
- Regulation 35 - Behaviour management policies
Certificate of Completion
On completion, you'll receive a CPD-accredited certificate of completion with a unique verification code. This certificate can be added to your CPD portfolio and presented as evidence of competency during CQC inspections.