Role of the DSL for childminders

Target audience

Childminders

About this course

This course will cover the training content specific to the role of DSL as outlined in annex C of the DfE response to the Safeguarding reforms consultation

Date, time and venue

Date Time Venue
19 May 2026 18.30 - 20.30 Online (Microsoft Teams)

Course tutor

Early Years Quality and Attainment team.

Cost

  • Free

Book

19th May (Online)  Book online using Eventbrite

Further course information

• How to build a safer organisational culture. 
• How to ensure safer recruitment. 
• How to develop and implement safeguarding policies and procedures. 
• How to support and work with (other practitioners/assistants) to safeguard children. 
• Local child protection procedures and how to liaise with local statutory children's services agencies and with the local safeguarding partners to safeguard children. 
• How to refer and escalate concerns (including as described at paragraph [3.8/3.9] of the EYFS). 
• How to manage and monitor allegations of abuse against other staff. 
• How to ensure internet safety

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