Safeguarding in Education Training/Networks
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 be updated for 26/27) 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 (subject to review for 26/27). 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 receive a confirmation email, which will include a calendar invitation with (in the case of online sessions) a joining link.
Please note: You will still receive a "joining link" in your calendar invitation for in person events; but please do not join online.
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: Autumn Term 2026
| Course / Event | Course Leader | Description | Location | Dates & Times | Price per delegate |
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Staff Raising Awareness in Safeguarding and Child Protection (All Settings) |
Charlotte Percival/ Emma Harding | SSCP certificated course. Suitable for all staff, students and volunteers working in Schools, Colleges and Early Years. | Online |
22nd September 2026 (morning) - 10:00-12:00 Raising Awareness in Safeguarding and Protecting Children - All settings 22.9.2026 |
EY settings, Childminders, PVIs: £40
Schools: £80
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17th November 2026 (afternoon) - 13:00-15:00 Raising Awareness in Safeguarding and Protecting Children - All settings 17.11.2026 |
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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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| School/College Newly Appointed Designated Safeguarding Lead Training | Emma Harding |
For new/aspiring Designated Safeguarding Leads and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads working in Schools . Ensure you can adhere to School /College DSL Course Requirements 2026/2027
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Online & In-person |
AUTUMN 1 Session 1: 7th September 2026 - 10:00-12:00 (Online via Teams) *On booking you will be invited by calendar invitation to attend session 2 on one of the following dates (please hold both dates in your diary) AND Session 2a. 14th September 2026 - 09:30-16:00 (In person: Guildhall, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ) OR Session 2b. 17th September 2026 - 09:30-16:00 (In person: Guildhall, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ) AUTUMN 2 Session 1 19th November 2026 - 10:00-12:00 (Online via Teams) AND Session 2. 3rd December 2026 - 09:30-16:00 (In person: Guildhall, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ) |
£240 |
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School/College Designated Safeguarding Lead Update Training |
Emma Harding |
Mandatory Update for existing School/College Designated Safeguarding Leads and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads Ensure you can adhere to School /College DSL Course Requirements 2026/2027 |
In-person |
AUTUMN 1 (2 available dates) 28th September 2026 09:30-16:00 (In person: Guildhall, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ) School/College Designated Safeguarding Lead Update Training (IN PERSON) 28.9.2026 OR 12th October 2026 09:30-16:00 (In person: Guildhall, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ) School/College Designated Safeguarding Lead Update Training (IN PERSON) 12.10.2026 AUTUMN 2 4th November 2026 09:30-16:00 (In person: Guildhall, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ) School/College Designated Safeguarding Lead Update Training (IN PERSON 4.11.2026) |
£160 |
| Schools/Colleges Safeguarding Leads Network |
Education Quality Safeguarding Team |
Half-termly network for safeguarding leads across all schools and colleges in Shropshire.
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Online |
Autumn 1 Network : 10th September 2026 - 10:00-12:30
Autumn 2 Network: 26th November 2026 - 10:00-12:00 School/College Safeguarding Leads Autumn Term 2 Network (Online) : Theme to be confirmed |
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 |
11th November 2026 (Evening) - 17:00-19:00 Schools Governor/Trustee Safeguarding and Child Protection Training 11.11.2026 |
£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 |
23rd September 2026 (Evening) - 17:45-18:45 Schools Safeguarding Link Governor Briefing 23.9.2026 |
£40 |