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