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Safeguarding training requirements

Get to grips with the safeguarding training requirements for different members of staff, including the designated safeguarding lead, headteacher and governors. Understand what training should cover and how often it should be updated.

Last reviewed on 30 June 2025See updates
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Contents
  1. Your school's safeguarding training requirements
  2. Safeguarding and child protection training
  3. Prevent duty training
  4. DSL training
  5. Safer recruitment training 
  6. Training on handling allegations against staff

Your school's safeguarding training requirements

Use the table below for an at-a-glance view of the safeguarding training applicable for different roles in your school. Scroll down (below the table) for more information about:

  • What each training course should cover
  • How often it should be updated

  All staff  Designated safeguarding lead (DSL) and deputies Headteacher Governors and trustees Safeguarding and child protection training, including online safety Yes   No – they'll likely be delivering the training Yes Yes Prevent duty training                                   Yes (best practice for all staff to have Prevent training) Yes   Yes (best practice for all staff to have Prevent training)   Yes, if you're the governor for safeguarding DSL training No Yes Yes. Not statutory, but