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Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
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The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) course is designed for individuals responsible for protecting children and vulnerable adults within Canada’s education, healthcare, and community service sectors. It focuses on building a clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, risk awareness, and safe response procedures in environments where duty of care is essential. This course is suitable for beginners entering safeguarding roles as well …
The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) course is designed for individuals responsible for protecting children and vulnerable adults within Canada’s education, healthcare, and community service sectors. It focuses on building a clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, risk awareness, and safe response procedures in environments where duty of care is essential.
This course is suitable for beginners entering safeguarding roles as well as experienced professionals working in schools, care homes, hospitals, and social support services. Learners will develop the ability to identify abuse, respond to disclosures, manage safeguarding concerns, and apply reporting procedures confidently within Canadian workplace standards.
With flexible online study, learners can progress at their own pace while building knowledge that supports real workplace responsibilities. On completion, this course strengthens career opportunities in safeguarding, education support, and healthcare services across Canada.
- Accredited by CPD
- Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
- Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
- Developed by qualified safeguarding professionals
- Self paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone friendly
- 24/7 Learning Assistance
- Discounts on bulk purchases
Last audited and updated on: 14th May 2026
Learning Outcomes of Designated Safeguarding Lead- DSL Training Course
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Gain understanding of safeguarding responsibilities for adults and children
- Understand legal and procedural safeguarding frameworks used in care settings
- Learn how to identify abuse, neglect, and risk indicators
- Develop skills in responding to disclosures appropriately and safely
- Build knowledge of reporting systems and safeguarding escalation processes
- Improve ability to manage safeguarding concerns in real workplace situations
Who should take the Designated Safeguarding Lead- DSL Training Course
This Designated Safeguarding Lead- DSL Training Course is ideal for those who work in roles that involve child or adult safeguarding responsibilities, such as the following:
- Beginners entering safeguarding and care roles
- Students preparing for healthcare or education careers
- Existing workers in schools, hospitals, or care services
- Individuals changing career paths into support services
- Caregivers, support staff, and community workers
- Anyone involved in safeguarding vulnerable people in Canada
Why Take This Course
- Supports career value in Canada’s education and healthcare sectors
- Builds essential safeguarding knowledge for workplace responsibilities
- Flexible online learning suitable for busy schedules
- Beginner-friendly structure designed for easy understanding
- Helps improve employability in care and support roles
- Provides recognised certification for professional development
Job Opportunities & Salary (CAD)
- Designated Safeguarding Lead – CAD $68,000 – $98,000
- Child Protection Officer – CAD $62,000 – $92,000
- School Safeguarding Coordinator – CAD $60,000 – $88,000
- Social Services Worker – CAD $55,000 – $80,000
- Healthcare Safeguarding Officer – CAD $60,000 – $90,000
- Community Support Supervisor – CAD $58,000 – $85,000
Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.
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Accreditation
All of our courses, including this Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.
CPD Accredited
All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
QLS Endorsed
The Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) is a trusted endorsement framework that certifies high-quality, non-regulated training programmes across various sectors.
Association of Healthcare Trainers
The Association of Healthcare Trainers (AoHT) promotes high-quality healthcare training, supporting providers to deliver relevant, industry-aligned education and improve professional standards.
Course Curriculum
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
Module 01: An Introduction to Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults
In Module one, we will focus on what safeguarding vulnerable adults involves and detail the basic things we need to know about safeguarding.
Module 02: Safeguarding Legislations
In module two, we will start to look into the key legislations and why they are relevant to safeguarding as well as the key points to each act.
Module 03: Understanding Abuse and Neglect
In module three, we will look into more detail about what constitutes as abuse or neglect and learn how to recognise the signs of abuse.
Module 04: Safeguarding Vulnerable AdultsPolicy, Roles and Responsibilities
In module four we will look at the responsibilities that you will have in ensuring a vulnerable adults safety and wellbeing.
Module 05: Understanding the Importance of Communication in Care
In module 5, we will look at communication methods within a care setting, and why it is important to build respectful and trusting relationships.
Module 06: Sharing Information and Responding To a Disclosure
In module six, we will look at how we respond to a safeguarding concern.We will learn how we share the information we have, and who to report your concerns to.
Module 07: Reporting Your Concern
In module seven, we will look at your responsibilities when raising a concern in more depth.
You will learn the specifics of what you must report and when and how you should do so.
Safeguarding Children
Module 01: Introduction to Safeguarding
In module one, we will learn what safeguarding means and why children may require safeguarding. It explores key safeguarding practices and principles.
Module 02: Laws and Guidance
In module two, we will get an in-depth understanding of child safeguarding laws, exploring key legislation and guidance. It covers the fundamental principles of The Children Act 1989.
Module 03: Child Abuse
In module three, we will learn about the different types of child abuse and neglect, taking a look at both emotional and physical abuse. We will also learn how to identify the signs of abuse, through case studies and audio-visual guidance.
Module 04: Child Sexual Exploitation
In module four, we will take a detailed look at the different types of child sexual exploitation and their impact on children. We will also learn how to identify the signs of sexual exploitation in children.
Module 05: Responding to Disclosure and Reporting
In module five, we will learn what to do when a child makes a disclosure and how to handle that personal information. It also discusses why children may be reluctant to make a disclosure.
Module 06: Risks and Risk Assessment
In module six, we will be guided through each step of the child safeguarding risk assessment and will learn how to identify child protection and safeguarding risk.
Module 07: Things to Do after Referral
In module seven, we will learn what should be included in a child safeguarding referral and how to report a child at risk of harm. It explores action to be taken after a referral to child’s social care.
Module 08: Record Keeping
In this final module, we will explore best practice procedures for child safeguarding record-keeping, why record keeping is important and how to fill out a safeguarding report.
FAQ
A DSL is a person appointed to hold responsibility for safeguarding and child protection within an organization (e.g., school, NGO, sports organization). They are the central point for managing safeguarding concerns and ensuring policies are followed.
Common modules include:
- Recognizing abuse: Identifying types and signs of child abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
- Legal obligations: Understanding Canadian laws, provincial regulations, and reporting requirements.
- Response procedures: How to record, report, and refer concerns safely and confidentially.
- Safer recruitment: Managing allegations against staff and volunteers.
It is generally recommended that DSL training be updated every two years to keep up with changing legislation and best practices.
- Initial Training: Usually a comprehensive 1 to 2-day course (or equivalent online training).
- Refresher Training: Often a shorter 2-hour to half-day session.
This training is designed for professionals and volunteers responsible for high-level safeguarding decisions, including teachers, school administrators, pastoral staff, human resources staff, and organizational leads.
Yes, several platforms offer online, on-demand eLearning for Canadian child protection, designed to meet international standards and accessible on multiple devices.
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