Postgraduate Certicate (PG Cert) in Leading Safeguarding in Education
Birmingham Newman University
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OverviewThe Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) role has very broad ranging operational and strategic responsibilities, that are integral to meeting the legal and statutory obligations related to child safety and welfare, that are required of UK schools.Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023) outlines the role of the DSL and provides oversight of 5 key areas of responsibility. Whilst there are some clearly defined roles and responsibilities, there is very little by way of ‘how’ to do ...Read more

Overview

The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) role has very broad ranging operational and strategic responsibilities, that are integral to meeting the legal and statutory obligations related to child safety and welfare, that are required of UK schools.

Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023) outlines the role of the DSL and provides oversight of 5 key areas of responsibility. Whilst there are some clearly defined roles and responsibilities, there is very little by way of ‘how’ to do it.

Existing master’s level programmes focus on safeguarding, but there is not currently a course specific to the role of the DSL in UK schools. In addition, there is no standard training requirement for those undertaking the DSL role.

DSLs will benefit from this master’s level programme of study that improves their ability to successfully administer the role and improve outcomes related to child welfare and safety in their settings.

What careers could I consider?

This course is suitable for those considering, or already holding a position working with vulnerable children, young people, parents and carers and external agencies. This could include, but not is exclusive to virtual schools, foster carers, designated teachers, senior leaders, and special educational needs coordinators. The course may also be useful for any professional working in sectors such as health, police, social and youth services.

This course is a pathway to the MA Education Safeguarding.

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59/101
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63rd
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124th
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Jamie-Leigh
09 Dec 24

The staff are the friendliest people you will ever meet. The campus isn’t daunting, it’s clean and it’s welcoming and it feels like home!..Read more

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Karolina
09 Dec 24

University staff is very supportive. You never feel alone. You can always ask for help, and you will definitely get it! I honestly can't fault..Read more

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An honours degree (normally a minimum 2:2 from a UK university.

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£1,300 per module – modules run for 1 academic year

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Birmingham Newman University
Birmingham Newman University , Birmingham

Birmingham Newman University, founded in 1968, is a community-focused institution located in Bartley Green, Birmingham....

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Genners Lane Bartley Green Birmingham B32 3NT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Northfield  1.4 miles away
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