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Safeguarding Children Level 3 - Designated Person Training

This training is not for Schools/Colleges/Academies/Early Years Settings/Pre-Schools  - Education and Early Years settings will be able to book Level 3 sessions via  Education Essex online

Target audience: This is a one day multi-agency programme for those who are the designated person for child protection within their organisation. This includes all agencies that are not education establishments.

Course requirements: It is expected that participants have previously attended level 2 safeguarding training or equivalent.

Cost to participants: the fees below will apply from April 2026

Course Fees

   

Sector

Virtual full day

In person full day

Essex Council for Voluntary Youth Service (ECVYS) members are able to attend at a reduced price (membership must be confirmed).

 

£18

 

£30

All Other community and voluntary organisations and charities

 

£30

 

£45

Health, police, probation services, local government schools and community interest companies

 

£60

 

£90

Private/independent and profit making organisations and private individuals

 

£90

 

£130

Learning outcomes:

  • To understand the role and responsibilities of the designated/lead person
  • To understand the legislative and good practice requirements for safeguarding children
  • To understand what safeguarding arrangements should be in place to keep children safe
  • To understand what to do if a safeguarding concern is raised and how you can support staff to recognise these
  • To have the opportunity to reflect on current practice and make changes to better safeguard children and young people