Training: Designated safeguarding lead for sport and leisure

Aim: This one-day training course will help the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) in any sport, leisure or physical activity organisation to feel confident and competent in their role. 

Date: 29 January 2025, 9.30am - 4.30pm
Locations:
online
Price: £225 per person
Booking: please visit the NSPCC Learning website to book your place

Who is this course for?

The course is suitable for those who are new to the DSL role as well as those wanting to improve or check current practice. Suitable for any DSL working in the sport, physical activity or leisure organisation across England and Wales. 

Note: If your organisation receives funding from the sports councils, including many NGBs and Active Partnerships, you should continue to access the funded lead safeguarding officer training directly from the CPSU. 

Benefits of this course

  • It is led by specialist trainers who cover the latest legislation and guidance, so you know it is up-to-date.
  • We use different teaching styles and you will be asked to participate in interactive exercises in a group setting. This helps support your learning and comprehension of the topics. 
  • You will be able to access high-quality resources to help you protect the children and young people in your setting.
  • With a specialist trainer, you will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have and receive direct support and guidance throughout the day. This helps tailor the content to the participants on the course and makes sure you feel confident when leaving. 

What people have said about the course

"The course was incredibly helpful and insightful [...] I will certainly look to complete further training courses with the NSPCC."

"The trainers were excellent. Very open and welcoming."

What’s covered

During this training course, you’ll learn how to:

  • describe the role of the DSL and state key responsibilities
  • state your own values regarding child abuse and the impact of these on professional practice
  • describe key child protection legislation and statutory guidance
  • identify additional risks for children with special educational needs and disabilities, and the factors that make these children vulnerable
  • identify the barriers that prevent children and staff from reporting abuse, or concerns, and how to overcome these
  • respond effectively to a child who has reported abuse, and know what steps to take when concerns about a child have been raised
  • apply skills in managing cases of lower lever concern and abuse, both in and outside of sport and leisure
  • escalate concerns, deal with referrals and navigate the multi-agency protection process
  • define the role and responsibilities of other designated roles within your organisation
  • outline the support and information requirements of designated persons within your organisation.

Book your place now 

Further information

Visit NSPCC Learning's training pages for more training courses and resources for anyone working to safeguard children and young people in the UK. These include the Child protection in sport course, an online introductory safeguarding course.

Related CPSU guidance