In-house bespoke Level 4 Designated Safeguarding Officer Training for colleges and training providers

This one day training event includes key information for anyone undertaking the role of a Designated Safeguarding lead/ Officer or senior staff with safeguarding responsibilities. It will allow attendees time for reflection and discussion on key topics the affect safeguarding in their schools and colleges/ FE/ private training providers.

Following the event, attendees will able to:

• describe the role and responsibilities of the designated safeguarding officer
• describe the key legislation and guidance that informs your setting’s policy for safeguarding and welfare, including Ofsted requirements
• update knowledge on latest trends and topics within safeguarding
• investigate attitudes and beliefs regarding child abuse and the impact of these on professional practice
• understand the barriers that prevent children from reporting abuse
• identify the barriers that prevent staff from reporting concerns and how to overcome them
• making decisions about the steps to take when concerns about a child have been identified
• understand what may happen following a referral
• identify issues around recording and sharing information, including confidentiality
• recognise the emotional impact of safeguarding, the importance of supervision and  personal support
• reflect on your organisation’s action plan, policy and procedures

This course is in line with the latest legislation and guidance, including:

• Working together to safeguard children
• Keeping children safe in education
• Ofsted Inspection Framework and toolkits

The training days lasts for 6 hours. Start and finish times can be flexible around the needs of your staff. Usually the day runs from 9.00am – 4.00pm.

The price includes:

• Highly qualified safeguarding expert trainers
• Training that has been written by former Ofsted inspectors
• Best for Training Continuous Professional Development attendance certificate detailing content and level of training

If there is a particular theme or topic that you would like included in the day, specifically for your staff, then this can be arranged at no additional cost.

Anne Horn

Anne has worked in education for over 25 years and is passionate about high quality teaching and training. Anne led her department to outstanding for over consecutive 10 years. Anne’s prior experiences as a Ofsted Inspector allows her to provide support to schools, colleges and training providers as an consultant offering pre inspection support and guidance. Anne is dedicated to improving standards in safeguarding. She has written training programmes for Early Years, Schools and Colleges and ensured the training of thousands of staff members has been rigorous, informative and improved the quality of safeguarding for childcare and vulnerable adults winning the Nursery World Trainer of the Year for this work. Anne was a lay member of her Local Safeguarding Partnership for 8 years (2018-2026).

Sam Sands

Sam has many years experience working in the further education sector; leading on apprenticeship provision, vocational and professional qualifications for adults and study programmes for young people. As a former member of the senior leadership team of a College she was responsible for safeguarding vulnerable young people.

Sam has worked as an Ofsted Inspector and was a consultant and lecturer for Anglia Ruskin University. Sam’s sector expertise is wide ranging and she is passionate about high quality training and assessment. She holds higher level qualifications in leadership teaching, childcare and is passionate about high quality safeguarding practice and leadership. Sam is a Home Office approved Prevent trainer and is approved by local safeguarding boards to train safeguarding.