Published on
26th January 2026
Designated Person for Child Protection in Education Training
Recognise how to identify signs of abuse and when it is appropriate to make a referral. Have a working knowledge Wokingham Safeguarding Children Board (WSCB) Levels of Need and Intervention Thresholds Document.
New updated material for 2026.
There are likely to be quite a few changes to child law and guidance in 2026, we will have the new Children and Schools Act coming into force in 2026, and a Crime and Policing Act as well, so hopefully by the autumn we will have a clear idea about the mandated duty for staff to report child sexual abuse.
Expected - KCSIE 2026 to have significant revisions that both designated staff and the staff group generally will need to be aware of.
New content for 2026 - new quizzes, case studies, a more detailed dive into intra-familial child sexual abuse, and a new section on reinforcing a strong safeguarding culture in education environments.
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