Our courses

This highly popular 12-hour course helps structure and approach supervision using an established supervision model to enable supervisors to empower staff and focus on the experience and progress of children and young people in their care.

This course consists of 2-hour sessions held over a six-week block. Please click 'More Info' to view the session dates.

This 12-hour course seeks to grow the confidence of Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) and their deputies, building on their initial DSL training. Looking at the challenges of the role, the course seeks to address compliance with statutory guidance, share good practice and consider how to create a whole setting safeguarding culture.

Making referrals is central to the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). It is a key responsibility outlined in the DSL’s job description in early years settings, schools and colleges in Keeping Children Safe in Education. 

This course provides an insight into the issues that exist within the process and the wider context of social care, and is designed to build staff confidence in writing an effective referral to children’s services.

Suicide is the biggest killer of people aged 35 and under in the UK. We believe that suicide is often preventable.

Safeguarding Network has commissioned this training to be delivered by PAPYRUS. Prevention of Young Suicide (PAPYRUS) is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.

We are excited to announce the upcoming launch of our new Child-on-Child Abuse Training course! This comprehensive training is specifically designed for Designated Safeguarding Leads and school leaders, equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively identify and manage cases of child-on-child abuse in your setting.

The inspection and QA of alternative provision is rightly under scrutiny. For some of our young people an alternative provision helps them to  maintain a positive view of engaging with adults and education. 

Education provisions are increasingly concerned about the impact of so-called toxic masculinity , misogyny and in some cases Incel within our learning communities. 

This session will explore some of the societal , online and other starting points in relation to the issues and the ways in which education has and continues to address them.

KCSIE states that “The designated safeguarding lead should take lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection” and that “the role of the designated safeguarding lead carries a significant level of responsibility”.  

This ‘New to the Role - DSL Training’ programme seeks to support newly appointed Designated Safeguarding Leads and Deputies so that they are confident in taking on this important responsibility. The programme incorporates one and a half day training to underpin knowledge and skills, followed up by a further half day workshop which focuses on a review of practice and knowledge and opportunity for reflection, feeding into the reflective lessons learned thread of a safeguarding culture. 

This course runs over three sessions, click 'More Info' for all session dates

This course is designed for DSLs based in England who have had their initial DSL Training with their local authority and provides a refresher keeping you up to date with latest statutory guidance and best practice so that you are ready for the new academic year.  We cover everything related to KCSIE and invite discussion and participation around forthcoming changes.  

Note: We always recommend approaching your local authority for any DSL Training/Refreshers in the first instance.  We are here to compliment, not replace local training. 

The safeguarding of children and young people has become increasingly complex in respect of  the children, their families and wider communities. 

Decision making about safeguarding is a core thread of practice for DSLs and safeguarding teams. 

Working with a wide range of professionals and other stake holders there is a need for an alignment of decisions , plans and review. There is also a need for challenge. 

These decisions themselves can be, and are challenged, often from a position of hindsight. 

For colleagues who attended the one hour introductory webinar in July, this session will build on those initial principles with  a view to  clear implementation and use in your provision, safeguarding and whole school approach.

This essential training course is designed for professionals working in education who are responsible for responding to and managing allegations. the course provides a comprehensive overview of the types of allegations that may arise, including low-level and serious concerns, and equips participants with the knowledge and skills to respond effectively and lawfully. Through practical guidance on working with children, families, and professionals, making referrals to the LADO, and conducting internal investigations in line with statutory and organisational frameworks, attendees will develop professional confidence and competence in handling complex safeguarding scenarios. Whether you're new to the role or looking to refresh your expertise, this course ensures you are prepared to manage allegations with clarity, integrity, and care.