Designated Safeguarding Lead with Tammie Redman Delivered by Tammie Redman Dates & times for the face-face course: Thursday 16th May 2024 (9:30am - 4:30pm) Thursday 18th July 2024 (9:30am - 4:30pm) Our face to face courses are delivered at our Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE. Dates & times for the online course: TBC Our online courses are delivered by Microsoft Teams. Joining instructions for all online courses will be sent 1-2 days prior to the course start date. You will then have ongoing access to the system with the course materials after the course has finished. 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