Level 3 Designated safeguarding lead: Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults & Child Safeguarding
Level 3 Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) – Adults & Children
Protect, lead, and make a real difference. This comprehensive Designated Safeguarding Lead course is designed for professionals responsible for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Gain the in-depth knowledge, practical skills, and confidence needed to meet your legal responsibilities and implement effective safeguarding procedures in real-world settings.
By combining essential safeguarding principles for both adults and children, this Designated Safeguarding Lead course ensures you can confidently identify risks, respond to concerns, and protect those under your care. Develop the expertise to lead safeguarding initiatives, manage disclosures, and maintain rigorous records while following UK legislation and best practice guidelines.
Child Safeguarding - Level 3
This child safeguarding course is designed to provide theoretical training to those who are responsible for protecting the welfare of children, whether in a professional or personal environment. Our experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead instructor will take you through key child safeguarding procedures, laws and policies, teaching you the different types of abuse and how to recognise them, when and how to report your concerns, and much more.
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Training
Those who work in social care or support work must demonstrate an awareness of their legal requirements when safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults. In this beginners training course, you will explore the framework of standards for safeguarding adults in the UK, and will gain comprehensive knowledge of the different types of abuse.
Designated Safeguarding Lead Course Curriculum
Child Safeguarding - Level 3
Module 1: Introduction to Designated Safeguarding Lead
Module 2: Safeguarding Laws and Guidance
Module 3: Child Abuse
Module 4: Sexual Abuse
Module 5: Risks and Risk Assessment
Module 6: Responding to Disclosure and Reporting
Module 7: Things to Do After Referral
Module 8: Record Keeping
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Training
Module 01: An Introduction to Designated Safeguarding Lead
Module 02: Safeguarding Legislation
Module 03: Understanding Abuse and Neglect
Module 04: Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policy, Roles and Responsibilities
Module 05: Understanding the Importance of Communication in Care
Module 06: Sharing Information and Responding To a Disclosure
Module 07: Reporting Your Concern
Level 3 Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Introduction
Safeguarding Leadership and Legal Duties
Definitions and Key Roles of a DSL
Legal Frameworks and Core Safeguarding Legislation
Local Authority and Multi-Agency Protocols
Parental Engagement and Digital Safety
Mental Health and the DSL Role
Types of Harm and Risk Indicators
Physical, Emotional, Sexual Abuse, and Neglect
Radicalisation and PREVENT Responsibilities
Child Sexual and Criminal Exploitation (CSE and CCE)
Domestic Abuse and Hidden Harms
Recognising Cumulative and Emerging Risks
Acting on Safeguarding Concerns
Responding to Disclosures and Immediate Risks
Internal Protocols and Information Sharing
Written Records and Reporting Standards
Communicating With Staff and Agencies
Maintaining Confidentiality and Accountability
Accreditation
These Designated Safeguarding Lead: Adults and Child Safeguarding trainign courses are CPD Certified and endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme QLS.
Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a FREE digital & printed certificate (only printed certificate delivery fee applicable). Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 3 years.
Assessment
At the end of the Designated Safeguarding Lead: Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Child Safeguarding training, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course.