Training The DSL should receive appropriate training carried out every two years in order to: Understand the assessment process for providing early help and intervention, for example through locally agreed common and shared assessment processes such as early help assessments Have a working knowledge of how local authorities conduct a child protection case conference and a child protection review conference and be able to attend and contribute to these effectively when required to do so Ensure each member of staff has access to and understands the child school’s protection policy and procedures, especially new and part time staff Be alert to the specific needs of children in need, those with special educational needs and young carers Be able to keep detailed, accurate, secure written records of concerns and referrals Obtain access to resources and attend any relevant or refresher training courses Encourage a culture of listening to children and taking account of their wishes and feelings, among all staff, in any measures the school or college may put in place to protect them In addition to the formal training, the DSL should update her/his knowledge at regular intervals and at least annually, in order to keep up with any developments relevant to their role. The DSL is also responsible for organising staff safeguarding training, delivering the training where appropriate, and keeping accurate records of all training undertaken. Raising Awareness The DSL should ensure that the policies are known and used appropriately: school’s Ensure that the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and GDST’s Safeguarding Procedures (as reviewed at least annually by the GDST) are customised with appropriate names and contact details; and that implementation is reviewed regularly. Work with Trust Office to ensure that documentation and procedures are reviewed in an annual audit Ensure that the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available publicly on the website, and parents are aware of the fact that referrals about school’s suspected abuse or neglect may be made and the role of the school in this Ensure that staff are kept informed of changes to the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and to the Safeguarding Procedures and to other relevant legislation and guidance, in particular Keeping Children Safe in Education Link with the LSCB and Trust Office to make sure staff are aware of training opportunities and the latest local policies on safeguarding The DSL is also responsible for ensuring information relating to safeguarding concerns is sought from any feeder schools and, where children leave the school, ensuring their child protection file is transferred to the new school as soon as possible. This should be
Training The DSL should receive appropriate training carried out every two years in order to: Understand the assessment process for providing early help and intervention, for example through locally agreed common and shared assessment processes such as early help assessments Have a working knowledge of how local authorities conduct a child protection case conference and a child protection review conference and be able to attend and contribute to these effectively when required to do so Ensure each member of staff has access to and understands the school’s child protection policy and procedures, especially new and part time staff Be alert to the specific needs of children in need, those with special educational needs and young carers Be able to keep detailed, accurate, secure written records of concerns and referrals Obtain access to resources and attend any relevant or refresher training courses Encourage a culture of listening to children and taking account of their wishes and feelings, among all staff, in any measures the school or college may put in place to protect them In addition to the formal training, the DSL should update her/his knowledge at regular intervals and at least annually, in order to keep up with any developments relevant to their role. The DSL is also responsible for organising staff safeguarding training, delivering the training where appropriate, and keeping accurate records of all training undertaken. Raising Awareness The DSL should ensure that the school’s policies are known and used appropriately: Ensure that the GDST’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Safeguarding Procedures (as reviewed at least annually by the GDST) are customised with appropriate names and contact details; and that implementation is reviewed regularly. Work with Trust Office to ensure that documentation and procedures are reviewed in an annual audit Ensure that the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available publicly on the school’s website, and parents are aware of the fact that referrals about suspected abuse or neglect may be made and the role of the school in this Ensure that staff are kept informed of changes to the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and to the Safeguarding Procedures and to other relevant legislation and guidance, in particular Keeping Children Safe in Education Link with the LSCB and Trust Office to make sure staff are aware of training opportunities and the latest local policies on safeguarding The DSL is also responsible for ensuring information relating to safeguarding concerns is sought from any feeder schools and, where children leave the school, ensuring their child protection file is transferred to the new school as soon as possible. This should be
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