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Statutory Early Years Designated Safeguarding Lead

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On-Demand course
2 hours
All levels

Description

CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW IN LINE WITH EYFS SEPTEMBER 2026

Our fully updated Early Years DSL eLearning course is expected to be available after the October half-term, once the EYFS September 2026 changes have been embedded throughout the course.

If you require the training sooner, this course now includes a summary of the changes introduced by the EYFS statutory framework from 1 September 2026. Learners accessing this version must also read the full EYFS Statutory Framework to ensure they understand the updated requirements.

Prefer to wait for the fully updated course? Register your interest here

Early Years Designated Safeguarding Lead training for group and school-based providers. Meets EYFS Annex C criteria.

This interactive training course provides Early Years Designated Safeguarding Leads (EYDSL) in group and school-based settings with the advanced knowledge and skills needed to meet the updated Section 3 EYFS safeguarding requirements from September 2025.

The EYFS Statutory Framework is mandatory for all early years settings, providing standards to ensure children learn, develop well, and stay healthy and safe. From 1 September 2025, all providers must comply with the revised framework.

This training aligns fully with the DSL criteria in Annex C, ensuring you meet statutory expectations.

Through engaging videos, interactive activities, reflection points and knowledge checks, you’ll build the confidence to fulfil your DSL safeguarding responsibilities effectively.

A certificate, glossary of key terms and a resources booklet is awarded on successful completion.

Prerequisites

Must have previously completed the Early Years Safeguarding Practitioner training element of the Annex C criteria.

See Early Years Safeguarding Practitioner training for more information.

Who should complete this course

This course is aimed at:

Nursery and group settings Designated Safeguarding Leads

Designated Safeguarding Leads in primary schools

Early Years Proprietors (group providers)

Early Years Practice Managers (group providers)

Governors/Trustees of Early Years settings

course Content

1 section•22 lessons

Contents22 lessons

Important Information
Welcome
Module 1 - Introduction
Module 2 - A Safeguarding Culture
Module 3 - Safeguarding in Practice including policies, procedures and responding to concerns about a child
Module 3 - Test Your Knowledge
Module 4 - Whistleblowing and Allegations of Harm
Module 4 - Test Your Knowledge
Module 5 - Child Absences, Online Safety and Additional Policy Requirements
Module 5 - Test Your Knowledge
Module 6 - Training and supervision of staff
Module 6 - Test Your Knowledge
Module 7 - Suitable People
Module 7 - Test Your Knowledge
Module 8 - A Safe Environment
Module 8 - Test Your Knowledge
Module 9 - Prevent Duty and other responsibilities
Module 9 - Test Your Knowledge
Module 10 - A Safeguarding Culture
EYFS 2026 Updates - 1st September 2026
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