Designated safeguarding lead for sport and leisure training

This training course is for anyone who is currently a designated safeguarding lead (DSL) in England or Wales and works with children and young people in the sport or leisure sector.

The DSL training course is aimed at individuals who are looking to familiarise themselves better with the DSL role. You might be new to the role or have recently transitioned into it.

People who have taken these courses include:

• designated safeguarding lead officers
• deputy designated safeguarding lead officers
• senior managers in sport with responsibility for the DSL
• organisation board members with safeguarding responsibility
• people who wanted to ensure their organisation could respond effectively to a safeguarding concern.

If you don’t work in the sport or leisure sector but are responsible for safeguarding and child protection in your organisation, see our designated lead training in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

All NSPCC Learning courses are up-to-date with the latest information about legislation, guidance and best practice, and provide a certificate of achievement.

And it doesn’t stop there. As experts in safeguarding and child protection, we have a range of further information, training and downloadable resources to help you protect the children you work with.

Live virtual training benefits

• Remote sessions delivered live by expert trainers.
• Share your ideas, experience and learning virtually with participants from a wide range of sport and leisure organisations.
• Receive real-time feedback.
• Learn from the comfort of your own home or office.
• No travel costs.
• Participate in interactive exercises and get direct support and guidance as you learn.

Face-to-face training

Currently, face-to-face training for this course is only available for group bookings. Please email cpsu@nspcc.org.uk to discuss your needs.

At the NSPCC, we work to keep children and young people safe from abuse and neglect every day.

As experts in safeguarding and child protection, we understand the issues organisations and people working with children can face. That’s why professionals trust us to provide the support, training and resources they need to help protect the children and young people they work with.

Our highly rated training courses are developed by experts. We work with a number of organisations, experienced consultants and subject matter experts in a range of sectors to develop courses that are clear, easy-to-use, up-to-date and in line with the latest statutory guidance, and tailored to your needs.

And as a charity, income generated from the sale of our training courses is reinvested back into the NSPCC to help protect children.

We use Zoom Pro to deliver our live virtual training.

• You’ll need to sign up to Zoom and agree to the Zoom Privacy Notice in order to attend virtual training.
• No confidential or sensitive data should be shared during the virtual event.
• In order to take your training securely – and for the best possible experience – please use Zoom version 5.0 or above.
• We recommend installing the latest version of your web browser before beginning your course. Prior to the event, you can test your internet connection at https://zoom.us/test.
• Your trainer will contact you prior to your training date with details of how to log in on the day of your session and setting up Zoom. You can also visit the Zoom website for technical support.