HSCP and IOWSCP Designated Safeguarding Leads Conference 2024 BOOKING PAGE

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Safeguarding Children Partnerships Designated Safeguarding Lead Conference is designed to support those in the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in engaging with a child-centred, multi-agency response to safeguarding concerns. The conference will focus on the role of DSLs in supporting and building school engagement for all pupils, with a “support first” approach. The conference will explore how this approach is informed by an understanding of the child’s lived experience and their wider context. Themes covered during the day will include identifying and supporting young carers, child-on-child abuse and the role of schools in supporting the mental health of children and young people.   

Delegates attending the conference will hear important updates regarding statutory guidance including the Prevent Duty, referral pathways and the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Safeguarding Children Partnerships Threshold Chart. Important information will also be shared regarding recent local learning from case reviews and audits, as well as new tools and resources designed to support professionals working in schools in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Following on from the success of previous DSL conferences, this year’s event will be held virtually on MS Teams. Providing a delegate attends the whole day, this conference will satisfy the statutory refresher training for DSLs, as identified in KCSiE 2023.  This event is open to all DSLs across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight early years settings, schools and colleges.

Virtual Day: £30 per delegate. Please note that you will not be charged VAT as it is not applicable to this product.

Learning Outcomes  Understand the recent changes to statutory guidance, including ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’ and the Prevent Duty. Understand the role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead in relation to the Prevent Duty. Strengthen understanding of safeguarding in the context of school engagement. Explore how professionals can build school engagement with a “support first” approach, particularly for those most vulnerable pupils. Understand current multi-agency work being undertaken to identify and support young carers in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Explore HSCP toolkits and resources to support the work of DSLs with children and their families. Strengthen understanding of important local guidance and frameworks, such as the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Partnerships Threshold Chart and the HIPS Joint Working Protocol for the Professional Challenge and Resolution of Professional Difference. Develop awareness of themes emerging from local reviews and audits across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

What Previous Delegates Have Said About This Course:

“I thought this course was great.  I have gathered so much more information which will help me within my role as DSL.”

“A really valuable day.”

“It was useful to hear from lots of different people to make up a fuller picture of safeguarding from all perspectives.”

“Very thorough and a breadth of professional knowledge sharing relevant to our roles.”

“Really informative about all the different agencies involved with safeguarding and how we can work together effectively.”

“Really well organised course with interesting speakers who were very obviously experts in their fields.”