Ensure Ofsted compliance and protect your apprentices in the workplace. Jargon-free, accredited DSL training covering the Care Act, Prevent Duty, and KCSIE 2025/2026.
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Safeguarding apprentices is uniquely complex. As a DSL for an apprenticeship provider, you aren’t just dealing with a classroom—you are managing risks across multiple employers, remote learning environments, and a wide age range of apprentices (from 16-year-olds to adults).
You don’t need generic school training. You need practical, workplace-focused strategies to ensure your provision meets the strict requirements of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
Led by Michael Hawkins, a safeguarding expert with over 30 years of frontline experience managing multi-agency referrals for tens of thousands of learners, this 1-day accredited masterclass will transform your safeguarding culture.
Our advanced DSL training guarantees your training provision is fully compliant with the latest legal frameworks, including:
This highly interactive, 6-hour live Zoom (or on-site) training goes beyond basic theory. You will leave with actionable skills to protect your apprentices and your organisation. You will learn how to:
“An excellent and useful course. A lot of information given with a really excellent range of resources.” — Staff Development Lead, Apprenticeship Training Provider
“The course was easy to follow and gave us clear, practical advice about what we needed to do.” — Apprenticeship Training Provider
“Fantastic, outstanding, up-to-date training from a very knowledgeable trainer.” — Lyndsey D.
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We deliver cost-effective, face-to-face training directly on your premises. We can tailor the content specifically to your sector (e.g., construction, healthcare, or corporate apprenticeships).
Contact Michael today to discuss your specific needs:
📧 safeguarding@alltrainingmatters.co.uk | 📞 020 8355 6834
How long does the training last?
It is a one-day course, 6 hours in total.
Is the course certified?
Yes, it is CPD certified and recognised as official Designated Safeguarding Lead training.
Is this training for new or experienced Designated Safeguarding Leads?
This training is for all safeguarding leads and their deputies. The activities in the training are designed to help everyone reflect on their work. Many DSLs have retaken the training after 2 years due to its high value and practical content.
Does the course cover child or adult safeguarding?
The trainer tailors the course to the clients, which means it covers adult safeguarding in depth. Resources and activities are tailored to the respective groups who attend and the core themes are covered together.
Does the training cover new changes to safeguarding guidance and legislation?
The courses are constantly reviewed and updated to ensure the content is absolutely current. This is done monthly. In addition, the trainer shares lots of useful resources that can be used to implement safeguarding approaches in your training provision.
How interactive is the course?
The course is very interactive. Activities have been designed to provide opportunities to consider how you would deliver key elements of the DSL role in your training provision. There are lots of opportunities to ask questions and share scenarios.
Can you offer face to face training in our organisation?
Yes, we offer bespoke face to face training in your organisation. Just contact us to let us know what you need.
Michael Hawkins is currently the school improvement lead for a large London local authority with responsibility for 100 schools and settings from Early Years to Post-16. He leads on education safeguarding for the local authority and works alongside professionals in education, health, child and adult social care and other agencies. This current and practical experience is reflected in the materials, activities and discussions in his safeguarding training. He has worked in education for over 30 years, in a range of London schools, for Local Authorities and in national roles. He has also worked internationally with schools and governments on safeguarding and school improvement.