This certified course is necessary for existing Designated Safeguarding Leads, designed to refresh and update knowledge on the Early Help and Child Protection Procedures.
The course covers current legislation that in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ 2026 that underpins practice and involves exercises and collaborative group work using case studies and Serious Case Reviews to support learning.
Course Details
📆 Date: Monday 1st June 2026
⏰ Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm
📍 Location: Children Centre Training Room 10 Malvern Street, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, B12 8NN
💷 Cost: £125 per person Light refreshments provided
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Previous participants have said:
“Everything about the training was perfect, from start to the end.”
“Detailed training, own experiences shared, overall a good training course that I have learnt from and will add to my practice.”
“A good mix of interactive sections and information given to us – helped keep us engaged.”
Please note: We reserve the right to cancel due to insufficient numbers. We will notify you with at least 5 working days’ notice. You will incur a cancellation fee of £35 pp if you do not give us at least 24 hours’ notice.
Course payments must be paid in full prior to the training.
Employees of the Trust enjoy a range of benefits such as:
Generous Annual Leave Entitlement – 6 weeks on top of Bank Holidays – so this is usually 38 paid days per year (pro rata for part time staff)
Access to Training for your Continuous Professional Development – we actively encourage staff to undertake additional training and development, not just specific to your individual role but essential areas such as Health & Safety, Safeguarding and more.
The Trust has Childcare Facilities on site including Nursery provision (0-5 age group), after school clubs and Holiday Playschemes (up to age 14). All are Ofsted registered and are competitively priced.
The Trust offers a Pension Scheme which pays in 3% – in real terms, on an average £25,000 pa salary, the Trust contributes £62 per month to your pension.
Birmingham Hospital Saturday Fund Health Scheme: This is a low cost health insurance for up to 22 different benefits including optician’s and dentist’s bills. A premium is deducted monthly through your salary.
Employee Assistance Programme: All employed staff have access to this service which is paid for by the Trust. They can access emotional, legal and financial support when they require it.
Staff discounts: Save on hundreds of well-known high-street brands and retailers, make the most of the health and fitness offers and enjoy exciting days out with the family.
Refreshments: The Trust provides staff with free tea/coffee on each site.