Published on
11th March 2025
DSL Focused Topics

Topic - Trauma informed practice
This session is specifically aimed at the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or/and DSL deputies within each childcare setting and is free to attend, although booking is required.
This session is not ‘The Role of the DSL and your statutory roles and responsibilities’ so ensure you are booking onto the correct course.
The aim of the focused topic will be to enhance knowledge, continuous professional development and reflect on practice.
This course has two sessions, both should be attended - 8th & 15th January 2026
Who should attend
Designated safeguarding Lead or/and deputies
Course outcomes
Designated Safeguarding Leads and/or deputies will enhance their professional development by focusing on a particular topic related to safeguarding practice. This will also enable the DSL to identify their roles and responsibilities within each topic and how this relates to practice.
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.