Leading Safeguarding in Education
Birmingham Newman UniversityLeading Safeguarding in Education PgCert is a postgraduate degree at Birmingham Newman University, based in Birmingham, taught full-time over 1 year.
About this course
The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) role has very broad ranging operational and strategic responsibilities, that are integral to meeting the legal and statutory obligations related to child safety and welfare, that are required of UK schools.
Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023) outlines the role of the DSL and provides oversight of 5 key areas of responsibility. Whilst there are some clearly defined roles and responsibilities, there is very little by way of ‘how’ to do it.
Existing master’s level programmes focus on safeguarding, but there is not currently a course specific to the role of the DSL in UK schools. In addition, there is no standard training requirement for those undertaking the DSL role.
DSLs will benefit from this master’s level programme of study that improves their ability to successfully administer the role and improve outcomes related to child welfare and safety in their settings.
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: PgCert
Location: Birmingham
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: PgCert
Location: Birmingham
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Birmingham
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Education
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ