Published on
29th April 2025
Childminders only who DON’T employ assistants - Universal Safeguarding and the Role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead

This two part course will cover statutory content and knowledge of universal safeguarding and the role of the designated safeguarding Lead
Both session need to be attended - 15th & 22nd July 2025
Who should attend
Childminders that DO NOT HAVE ASSISTANTS WORKING WITH THEM
If you have assistants, then you will need to attend the universal safeguarding course and then separately the early years providers designated safeguarding lead (DSL) course. The next EY providers DSL course is in May, Oct and Dec 2025. If you have any queries regarding this then please contact the early years team on earlyyears@wokingham.gov.uk
Course outcomes
Both sessions will meet the Sept 2025 statutory requirements for ‘universal safeguarding’ and your role as ‘designated safeguarding Lead’
Other information
Please do not let concerns about access to training discourage you from applying for training courses. Please inform us of your requirements when applying for training, such as disability access, visual and hearing impairments and handouts in large print or easy to read colours.