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The ultimate safeguarding handbook for DSLs, DDSLs and senior leaders. Packed with expert guidance, statutory updates and practical tools, it is your go-to reference for confident Safeguarding leadership and effective decision-making. Trusted by schools in Birmingham and beyond, it is an essential resource for every DSL.
Services For Education’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Handbook is designed for Designated Safeguarding Leads, Deputy DSLs and senior school leaders. Written by experienced Education Advisers who have themselves been DSLs and senior leaders, it combines decades of operational expertise and significant experience in delivering a range of Safeguarding training with a clear, accessible format – as seen in the preview below:
Packed with statutory requirements, best practice guidance and reflective prompts, the handbook covers everything a DSL needs to know. It supports confident decision-making, reinforces leadership responsibilities and provides a trusted reference point long after training has finished. Delegates on our highly regarded 2-day DSL course consistently highlight the value of having this handbook as an aide-memoir and working document.
Key topics covered include:
Whether you are new to the role or an experienced safeguarding lead seeking a reliable guide, this resource will help you embed robust safeguarding practice across your school. Clear, practical and grounded in real-world safeguarding leadership, it is an essential tool for anyone responsible for keeping children safe in education.
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Lucie Welch – Adviser, Services For Education
Lucie Welch has worked in the field of Primary Education for the last 15 years, holding the positions of Assistant Head of School, Designated Safeguarding Lead, Attendance Lead and Designated Teacher for Looked After Children. Through working across several local authorities and within multi-academy trusts, Lucie has garnered a passion for safeguarding and supporting children and young people to enable them to thrive.
At Services For Education, Lucie is an integral part of the Safeguarding team, sharing her expertise with schools, colleges, trusts, and other educational settings across the city of Birmingham and beyond. Dedicated to improving safeguarding practices in an actionable and impactful way, Lucie works closely with settings to provide bespoke training, supports with reflection on their own practices during Safeguarding audits and always strives to contribute to a better learning environment for all children. Through delivery of statutory training for DSLs and Safer Recruitment, Lucie works with colleagues in all age ranges and is a source of expertise within these areas.
Lucie also wears other important hats within the School Support Team. Not only is she dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of students through her role in safeguarding, but she also plays a key part in the PSHE/RSE and Health for Life teams. Additionally, Lucie partners with the Best Practice Network to deliver the Early Career Framework, supporting new teachers in their professional development.
Our blogs and resources provide general information about safeguarding and related topics. They are not legal or tailored professional advice, and should not be relied on as such. You should obtain specific advice about your particular circumstances. If you require specific advice, please contact us using hello@servicesforeducation.co.uk
We make no representations, warranties or guarantees (express or implied) that the information is complete or current. Content reflects the position at the date of publication.
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Our content does not replace or supersede your statutory duties under Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Working Together to Safeguard Children. Always refer to the latest official versions of these documents.
