'Designated Safeguarding Lead' Upcoming Courses Face-to-face: Wednesday 13th October (9:30am-4:00pm) Wednesday 20th October (6:30pm-9:30pm) Thursday 21st October (6:30pm-9:30pm) Wednesday 1st December (9:30-4:00pm) Monday 13th December (6:30pm-9:00pm) Tuesday 14th December (6:30pm-9:00pm) Online courses: All our online courses are delivered via Microsoft Teams. Thursday 9th September (9:30am-4:00pm) 28th & 29th September (6:30pm-9:30pm) Thursday 11th November (9:30am-4:00pm) 23rd & 24th November (6:30pm-9:30pm) To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' When booking please inform Acorn of the areas the children you work with live. Aim: To ensure that designated leads understand their safeguarding responsibilities in relation to the organisation and their colleagues. Learning Outcomes:- Describe the role of the designated lead State key areas of responsibility Describe key legislation & guidance that underpins the role Identify the steps your organisation need to take to ensure the safety of children Detail barriers to staff reporting concerns about children and how to overcome them Make appropriate decisions about action to be taken Understand the importance of recording, storing & sharing information Understand emotional wellbeing of staff Participants will be able to:- Describe the role of the designated lead State key areas of responsibility Describe key legislation & guidance that underpins the role Identify the steps your organisation need to take to ensure the safety of children Detail barriers to staff reporting concerns about children and how to overcome them Make appropriate decisions about action to be taken Understand the importance of recording, storing & sharing information Understand emotional wellbeing of staff Who Should Attend? All staff who have a responsibility for designated safeguarding lead, deputy or part of a safeguarding team Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE Or, online via Microsoft Teams