Safeguarding in Education Training
Shropshire Council's Safeguarding in Education Training offer is in alignment with relevant statutory requirements and local arrangements.
Please refer to the Shropshire Safeguarding in Education Training Statement to ensure training is in line with local arrangements for staff (including volunteers); DSLs/DDSLs and Governors/Trustees/Committee Members.
Training can be provided through:
- A whole setting offer (Setting Based Development: SBD). Please refer to Setting Based Safeguarding Offer and Costs 2025-2026. Please contact the relevant lead officer to discuss requirements and book.
- To individuals via our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) offer as outlined below
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Booking details :
Please review the schedule below and follow the link under the date of each course below, to book onto that specific session.
Once you have booked on, you will further details (such as links to join online), as part of your confirmation email.
Cancellation:
All non-attendance and short notice cancellations will be charged at the standard course/event fee rate.
Short notice cancellation is classed as any cancellation received less than seven days before the course/event date.
You’re welcome to substitute delegates or transfer them to a future course/event of the same type at short notice.
Charges and Invoicing:
Please note that relevant invoices and charges (including cancellation fees if applicable) will be sent to the indicated email address following the completion of the training.
Schedule: Summer & Autumn Term 2025
| Course / Event | Course Leader | Description | Location | Dates & Times | Price per delegate |
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Staff Raising Awareness in Safeguarding and Child Protection (Schools and Early Years) |
Charlotte Percival/ Emma Harding | SSCP certificated course. Suitable for all staff, students and volunteers working in Schools and Early Years. | Online |
Tuesday 2nd June 2026 (afternoon) - 13:00-15:00 Raising Awareness in Safeguarding and Protecting Children (All Settings) 2.6.2026 |
EY settings, Childminders, PVIs: £40
Schools: £80
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2nd July 2026 (Evening) 18:15-20:15 Raising Awareness in Safeguarding and Protecting Children (All Settings) 02.07.26 |
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14th October 2026 (Evening) 18:15-20:15 Raising Awareness in Safeguarding and Protecting Children - 14.10.26 |
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| Early Years Designated Safeguarding Lead' Network - Summer Term |
Charlotte Percival | Termly network for safeguarding leads across all Early Years providers in Shropshire | Online |
24th September 2026 - (AM) |
Pre-funded (no cost to providers) |
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24th September 2026 -(PM) |
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Childminder Designated Safeguarding Lead |
Charlotte Percival | For New Childminders inline with Annex C EYFS |
There are 2 sessions to attend to complete this training Part 1 - 08.10.26 - 18:15 - 20:15 Part 2 - 09:30 - 15:00 |
£80 Per Delegate | |
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Early Years Newly Appointed Designated Safeguarding Lead |
Charlotte Percival | For new early years DSL training inline with Annex C EYFS | Online and Face to Face |
There are 3 sessions to attend to complete this training
Part 1- 03.11.26 09:30-11:30 - Online Part 2 10.11.26 09:30-11:30 - Online Part 3 20.11.26 09:30-12:30 Face to Face Early Years Newly Appointed DSL - 03.11.26 / 10.11.26 / 20.11.26 |
£80 per Delegate |
| Early Years Designated Safeguarding Lead Refresher - Summer Term |
Charlotte Percival | Refresher for existing EY Designated Leads and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads. | Online |
There are 2 sessions to complete this training
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£40 per delegate |
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16th September 2026 09:30-12:30 |
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17th November 2026 09:30-12:30 |
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| Early Years Committee Members' Safeguarding Training - Summer Term | Charlotte Percival | For Early Years Committee Members to meet the needs of their strategic role. | Online |
26th November 2026 18:15-20:15 Early Years Committee Members Safeguarding and Protecting Children - 26.11.26 |
£40 per delegate |
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SCHOOLS/COLLEGES
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| Schools Newly Appointed Designated Safeguarding Lead Training | Emma Harding |
For new/aspiring Designated Safeguarding Leads and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads working in Schools . Held over 3 sessions (please ensure availability for all sessions). |
3 sessions 2 x Online (Day 1 & 2) 1 x in-person (Day 3) |
SUMMER TERM Session 1: 19th June 2026 10:00-12:00 (Online) Session 2: 26th June 2026 10:00-12:00 (Online) Session 3: 3rd July 2026 09:30-13:00 (In-person: Guildhall, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HB) |
£240 |
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Schools Designated Safeguarding Lead Update Training (2 options available)
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Emma Harding |
Refresher for existing Schools Designated Leads and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads.
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Online x 3 sessions |
SUMMER TERM Session 1: 21st April 2026 10:30-12:30 Session 2: 28th April 2026 10:30-12:30 Session 3: 5th May 2026 10:30-12:30 Schools Designated Safeguarding Lead Update Training (Online) Tickets, Tue, Apr 21, 2026 at 10:30 AM | Eventbrite |
£160 |
| In-person x 1 session |
SUMMER TERM 16th June 2026 09:45-16:15 (Guildhall, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HB) |
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| Schools/Colleges Safeguarding Network |
Emma Harding & Charlotte Percival |
Termly network for safeguarding leads across all schools and colleges in Shropshire.
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In-person |
Summer Network (In person): 29th June 2026 13:30-16:30 at Guildhall, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HB Schools/Colleges Safeguarding Network: Behaviour and Safeguarding |
Pre-funded |
| Schools Governor/Trustee (including newly appointed safeguarding links) Safeguarding and Child Protection Training | Emma Harding |
For all School Governors/Trustees and Newly appointed Safeguarding Link Governors/Trustees. Suitable to meet the needs of their strategic role |
Online |
27th April 2026 (Evening) - 17:00-19:00 School Governor/Trustee Safeguarding & Child Protection Training - 27.4.2026 |
£80 |
| Schools Safeguarding Link Governor Briefing | Emma Harding |
Key safeguarding updates for School Safeguarding Link Governors Note: Newly appointed Safeguarding Link Governors should attend Governor Safeguarding Training before attending this briefing |
Online |
8th July 2026 (Evening) - 18:00-19:00 |
£40 |