Level 6 Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of safeguarding principles, responsibilities, and leadership practices. This course equips you with the advanced skills required to take on the vital role of a DSL in educational, healthcare, or social care environments. You'll develop the confidence and expertise to lead safeguarding efforts, support vulnerable individuals, and ensure compliance with current legislation.
Course 01: Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Module 01: Introduction
Module 02: Safeguarding Structure and Guidance
Module 03: Recognising and Responding to Abuse
Module 04: Responses Under the Safeguarding Structure
Module 05: Working Together and Sharing Information
Module 06: Recording Information
Course 02: Level 2 Child Safeguarding
Module 01: An Overview of Safeguarding Children
Module 02: Understanding Child Abuse
Module 03: Understanding Child Protection
Module 04: Relevant Legislation
Module 05: How to Respond to Disclosure
Module 06: Responsibilities of Different Professionals
Course 03: Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
Module 01: An Overview of Safeguarding Adults
Module 02: Identifying Vulnerable Adults
Module 03: Risk Assessment and Management
Module 04: Reporting and Responding to Abuse
Module 05: Safeguarding in Different Settings
Module 06: Safeguarding and Mental Capacity Act (MCA)
Course 04: Mental Health First Aid
Module 01: Understanding Mental Health
Module 02: Understanding Mental Health First Aid
Module 03: Childhood and Adolescent Psychiatric Disorders
Module 04: Stress and Anxiety Disorders
Module 05: Schizophrenia
Module 06: Personality Disorders
Module 07: Mood Disorders
Module 08: Eating & Sleeping Disorders
Module 09: Self-Harm and Suicide
Module 10: Medication and Therapy in the Treatment of Mental Illness
Module 11: Mental Health Legislation and Services
Module 12: Mental Health in the Workplace
Module 13: Dealing With Mental Health Crisis
Module 14: The Role of Technology on Mental Health
Course 05: Family Support Worker
Module 01: Understanding Family Support Work
Module 02: Relevant Legislation, Policy, and Guidance
Module 03: Solving Family Issues: Parental Mental Health and Substance Misuse
Module 04: Solving Family Issues: Domestic Abuse, Divorce, and Separation
Module 05: Safeguarding – Assessing Need and Providing Help (Part 1)
Module 06: Safeguarding – Assessing Need and Providing Help (Part 2)
Module 07: Building Healthy Relationships
Course 06: Child Protection and Safeguarding
Module 01: Introduction to Child Protection & Safeguarding
Module 02: Understanding Child Abuse
Module 03: The Children Act & Legislation
Module 04: Risk Assessment Process
Module 05: Child Protection Process
Module 06: Responding to Disclosure and Reporting
Certificate of Achievement
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a downloadable PDF Certificate of Achievement—demonstrating your in-depth knowledge of safeguarding leadership and your readiness to perform the role of a DSL.