Safeguarding for the Designated Lead Practitioner

Who should attend?

Those who take on the role of Designated Lead Practitioner within the setting.

Course content

This course will provide a detailed overview of the role and responsibilities of the Designated Lead Practitioner for safeguarding. The session will also provide the tools and resources you need to help you in making an informed decision when making a referral to Children’s Social Care. It will support you in understanding:

  • Learning from Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews
  • Working Well with Children and Families in Lancashire guidance and Early Help principles
  • Family safeguarding, the voice of the child and professional curiosity
  • The importance of effective multi agency working and your role
  • Allegations and role of the Local Authority Designated Officer

Pre-course tasks: You will be expected to complete pre-course tasks to ensure that you are fully prepared for the face to face element of the course. This knowledge is critical to fully understand the safeguarding training and the procedures to follow if you are concerned about a child. Details of the tasks will be in your confirmation letter and email.

A certificate will be awarded that is valid for two years.

Session dates and times

If you choose an evening session, you must attend both dates to complete the course.

Date: 28 November 2024

Time: 9.30am - 3.00pm
Venue: Morecambe Football Club, The Mazuma Mobile Stadium, Christie Way, Westgate, Morecambe, LA4 4TB
Delivery: Face to Face

Date: 9 and 16 January 2025

Time: 6.00pm - 8.30pm
Venue: Early Years Professional Development Centre, Fairfield School, Fairfield Street, Accrington, BB5 0LD
Delivery: Face to Face

Date: 26 February 2025

Time: 9.30am - 3.00pm
Venue: West Lancashire Investment Centre, Maple View, White Moss Business Park, Skelmersdale, WN8 9TG
Delivery: Face to Face

Date: 13 and 20 March 2025

Time: 6.00pm - 8.30pm
Venue: Morecambe Football Club, The Mazuma Mobile Stadium, Christie Way, Westgate, Morecambe, LA4 4TB
Delivery: Face to Face

Date: 2 April 2025

Time: 9.30am - 3.00pm
Venue: Early Years Professional Development Centre, Fairfield School, Fairfield Street, Accrington, BB5 0LD
Delivery: Face to Face

Date: 8 and 15 May 2025

Time: 6.00pm - 8.30pm
Venue: Early Years Professional Development Centre, Fairfield School, Fairfield Street, Accrington, BB5 0LD
Delivery: Face to Face

Date: 5 and 12 June 2025

Time: 6.00pm - 8.30pm
Venue: West Lancashire Investment Centre, Maple View, White Moss Business Park, Skelmersdale, WN8 9TG
Delivery: Face to Face

Date: 9 July 2025

Time: 9.30am - 3.00pm
Venue: County Hall, Fishergate, Preston, PR1 8XJ
Delivery: Face to Face

Date: 13 and 20 August 2025

Time: 6.00pm - 8.30pm
Venue: County Hall, Fishergate, Preston, PR1 8XJ
Delivery: Face to Face

Cost:

£69 (Childminder members - £62)

Delivered by:

Catherine Isherwood, Early Education Safeguarding Officer and Lynda Ward, Early Years Project Officer

Book online:

Please note we do not accept bookings by email or phone.

Book online

If you book a place and fail to attend, the full charge will apply - see our Terms and Conditions for exclusions.