Which Safeguarding training is right for you?
Safeguarding children and young people whilst protecting them from harm is everyone’s responsibility. As staff or volunteers working directly or indirectly with children and young people, it is important that you know what to do if you have concerns and that you can engage confidently in the processes that contribute to safeguarding and promoting their welfare.
This can be achieved with the help of the PDSCP training programme.
Which level of training is right for you?
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1 | Staff with indirect contact or whose work is associated with children and young people or parents/carers who may become aware of possible abuse or neglect. For example, Librarians, staff working in healthcare services, community advice staff, groundsmen, recreation workers, Environmental Health Officers & Housing Officers. |
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2 | Staff who have direct contact with children and young people either frequently or infrequently. For example, volunteers, education or early years settings**, faith groups, sports development officers, healthcare staff & Police (other than those in specialist child protection roles). |
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3 | Staff whose main role involves working with children and young people and/or adults who could pose a risk to children and young people. For example, Youth Workers, GP’s, Midwives, Probation Officers, Health Visitors, Family Workers, workers in sexual health, mental health professionals & substance misuse. |
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4 | Staff who have responsibilities relating to Section 47. For example, Social Workers, Health Visitors, Police, Child Protection Conference Chairs and specialist roles in healthcare services. |
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5 | Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Deputy DSL. |
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6 | Managers of those in groups 2-5, including front line managers of Child Protection teams. |
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7 | Senior managers involved in work at a strategic level, including Chief Executive Officers, Executive and Non-Executive Directors. |
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8 | Members of the PDSCP including Partnership Board and sub-group members, Directors of Children’s Services, Elected members, Business Support and Training Teams. |
Which training course is right for you?
Whether you are in a practitioner role or provide information, advice or training you need to ensure that your safeguarding knowledge and understanding is up to date and is a key part in keeping children and young people safe.
Engaging in training is an important way to be up to date with new legislation and local practice. The guide below will help you to identify the training course you need to complete in line with your role.
Please ensure before booking a place you discuss and confirm with your manager the appropriate training course for your specific role. Staff working in Healthcare services should refer to the Safeguarding Children and Young People: Roles and Competencies for Healthcare Staff
Optional training courses are not applicable to all but are open to everybody (Groups 1 to 8)
Training courses for practitioners who are responsible for a team and/or involved in the recruiting process (Groups 4 to 8)
There is a requirement that for some courses practitioners update/refresh their knowledge within required time periods. These are specified below:
- PDSCP – Foundation in Safeguarding Children Level 2 (Partnership Working) – should be completed every 3 years.
- PDSCP – Update in Safeguarding Children Level 3 (Partnership Working) – Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSL) should attend every 2 years and at 3-year intervals for all other practitioners in Groups 3 to 8.
- Safer Recruitment Refresher – managers with recruitment responsibilities should attend every 3 years
- Managing allegations – should be attended every 3 years (as a minimum)
You can find more information on the booking process here and a link to the booking platform.
