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
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All staff |
Designated safeguarding lead (DSL) and deputies |
Headteacher |
Governors and trustees |
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Safeguarding and child protection training, including online safety |
Yes |
No – they'll likely be delivering the training |
Yes |
Yes |
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Prevent duty training |
Yes (best practice for all staff to have Prevent training) |
Yes |
Yes (best practice for all staff to have Prevent training)
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Yes, if you're the governor for safeguarding |
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DSL training |
No |
Yes |
Yes. Not statutory, but good practice (especially for primary schools)
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No |
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Safer recruitment training |
No, but at least 1 of the people conducting an interview must be trained in safer recruitment |
No, but at least 1 of the people conducting an interview must be trained in safer recruitment |
Yes |
Yes, if you're likely to sit on any recruitment panels |
Please note: KCSIE says that