DSL Monthly Update – May 2024 | Guidance Update | ‘Sextortion’ | Draft RSE

This is a recording of a past webinar.

Overview 

This course is designed to equip educational professionals with the latest updates, strategies, and practical advice to ensure the safety and well-being of students. It covers a range of critical topics, including protective security, sextortion, and relationship and sex education guidance.

Suitable For:

• Designated Safeguarding Leads in Schools 
• School administrators and senior leadership teams 
• Safeguarding officers and child protection coordinators
• New Staff Members

Key Points: 

• Learn about the latest guidance on protective security and preparedness for education settings.
• Gain insights into the growing issue of financially motivated sexual extortion (sextortion), including how it occurs, its impact on students, and preventive measures schools can implement to protect children.
• Stay informed about the draft relationships education, relationships and sex education, and health education statutory guidance. Understand the proposed changes and how to prepare for their implementation.
• Practical Implementation Strategies including updating school policies, training staff, and ensuring all safety measures are in place.

Benefits of the Course:

• Compliance: Ensure your school’s policies and practices are compliant with the latest statutory requirements. 
• Preparedness: Be fully prepared for the start of the school year with a comprehensive checklist and action plan. 
• Policy Cohesion: Achieve a seamless integration of safeguarding across various school policies. 

By attending this course, participants will gain crucial knowledge and practical tools to enhance their school’s safeguarding framework, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all students.