Safeguarding Children Training Level 3

Safeguarding Children – Level 3/DSO Training

This Level 3 Safeguarding Children Training, designed for Designated Safeguarding Officers (DSOs) and those with lead safeguarding responsibilities, covers the essential elements of child protection. The course focuses on recognising risks to children’s safety and well-being, responding appropriately to concerns, recording and reporting those concerns, and making referrals to the relevant agencies or partners.

What Does Safeguarding Mean?

• Safeguarding is a proactive approach to protecting children’s safety and well-being while encouraging healthy development—academically, physically, socially, and emotionally.
• Child Protection, a key aspect of safeguarding, focuses on individual children who are at risk of harm, ensuring they are protected through specific procedures.

Course Overview

This comprehensive training starts by covering Levels 1 and 2 Safeguarding Basics, ensuring foundational knowledge for anyone working with children. It then delves into Level 3 content, tailored to the responsibilities of Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) and similar roles.

Key topics include:

• Identifying and Responding to Risks: Learn how to recognise and respond to potential harm.
• Effective Recording and Reporting: Understand the importance of proper documentation and escalation.
• Making Referrals: Gain confidence in working with external agencies to ensure child safety.

Who Is This Course For?

This training is ideal for:

• Those new to Level 3 safeguarding roles, providing a solid foundation to start.
• Experienced DSLs, offering a valuable refresher to update knowledge and skills.
• Individuals with lead safeguarding responsibilities in any child-focused organisation.

While this course provides a broad understanding of safeguarding procedures, it is designed to complement your organisation’s specific policies and practices. Always refer back to your internal guidelines when needed.

Protect children’s futures by enhancing your safeguarding expertise—enrol today!