Designated Person for Child Protection in Education Training

Who should attend

Designated Leads & Deputies for child protection who are new in the role

Course outcomes

• To understand the role and responsibilities of the Designated Person.
• To review the Legislative Requirements related to safeguarding children.
• To recognise how to identify signs of abuse and when it is appropriate to make a referral.
• To act as a source of support, advice and expertise within the educational environment.
• To have a working knowledge of how local safeguarding children boards operate, the conduct of a child protection case conference and be able to attend and contribute to these effectively when required to do so.
• To ensure each member of staff has access to and understands the school's child protection policy. To be able to keep detailed accurate secure written records of referrals or concerns.

Other information

Please direct queries to schoolstraining@wokingham.gov.uk