NHS Safeguarding Level 5 Training Course

(2-Day Course)

Who Should Attend NHS Safeguarding Level 5 Training?

Our NHS Safeguarding Level 5 Training course is designed for Clinical Directors, senior leaders, managers and safeguarding professionals who hold strategic responsibility for safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk.

This advanced course is intended for professionals who already have significant safeguarding knowledge and experience. Before attending, delegates should have a strong understanding of safeguarding practice, relevant legislation and governance frameworks, as well as experience in responding to safeguarding concerns within their organisation.

Participants should be familiar with key legislation and guidance, including the Children Act 1989 and 2004, the Care Act 2014, Working Together to Safeguard Children, Care and Support Statutory Guidance, and the Mental Capacity Act 2005. A good understanding of abuse, neglect, exploitation and professional safeguarding responsibilities is also essential.

Develop Strategic Safeguarding Leadership

NHS Safeguarding Level 5 Training focuses on safeguarding leadership, governance and organisational oversight. Delegates will strengthen their ability to lead safeguarding arrangements, influence organisational culture and support effective safeguarding practice across services.

While recognising the differences in safeguarding arrangements across the UK nations, the course helps participants develop the confidence, competence and strategic perspective required to promote a culture of safety and accountability.

Previous experience of managing safeguarding concerns, assessing risk and making decisions in complex situations will be particularly beneficial, as this training is aimed at those with leadership and strategic responsibilities.

How This Course Will Support You

By attending this course, you will be able to:

• Develop an effective organisational safeguarding strategy.
• Strengthen multi-agency and inter-agency partnership working, including information-sharing protocols.
• Position safeguarding as a core element of strategic and operational planning.
• Oversee, implement and monitor safeguarding arrangements across your organisation.
• Support the development, implementation and auditing of safeguarding policies, procedures and strategies.

Maximising Your Learning Experience

To gain the greatest benefit from NHS Safeguarding Level 5 Training, participants should arrive with a proactive mindset, a commitment to best practice and a willingness to engage with complex safeguarding challenges. This course is designed to encourage strategic thinking, reflective practice and strong safeguarding leadership, helping delegates drive continuous improvement within their organisations.

What will I learn on a Safeguarding Level 5 course?

Day 1

• Introduction to their leadership role in safeguarding along with advanced awareness of different specialties and professional roles
• Safeguarding legislation and guidance - national and international influences- compliance and consequences
• Strategic role versus operations role
• Building a safeguarding strategy and leading on a culture of vigilance- Effective Safeguarding Governance structure
• The importance of policy and procedures development
• Managing Organisational Risk and acceptable risk appetite – risk thresholds and tolerance
• Promote a robust listening culture through internal mechanisms i.e., ‘speaking up’ and complaints processes
• Managing Organisational Risk and acceptable risk appetite
• Escalating concerns and effective partnerships.
• Understanding Safeguarding Practice Reviews
• Learning from Practice Reviews - cascading good practice

Day 2

• Trauma-informed practice
• Understanding Contextual Safeguarding and Adverse Childhood Experiences.
• Staff Training Needs Analysis – to focus on delivering on Policy and Procedures
• Safe working practices and staffing issues.
• Staff allegations - Increased awareness around Identifying, managing and defending risk and how this can help when overseeing, supervising and assessing the competency of staff including the importance of reflective supervision
• The importance of effective Supervision, management and oversight
• Quality Assurance process – linked with monitoring service delivery
• Understand the value of self-assessment and external safeguarding audits
• Dealing with the Media
• Communicating Safeguarding commitment and dealing with the Media
• Ongoing development – Safeguarding Journal/workbook

Who Should Complete Level 5 Safeguarding Training?

Level 5 Safeguarding Training is designed for professionals with strategic responsibility for safeguarding within their organisation. The course is particularly suitable for those who lead safeguarding arrangements, oversee safeguarding governance, develop policies and procedures, or make complex safeguarding decisions.

This advanced level of training equips senior leaders with the knowledge, confidence and practical skills required to manage safeguarding effectively, support organisational compliance and promote a strong culture of safety for children, young people and adults at risk.

Level 5 Safeguarding Training is suitable for:

• Senior Leaders and Executive Managers including CEOs, Directors, Clinical Directors and senior healthcare leaders with responsibility for organisational safeguarding.
• Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) who lead and coordinate safeguarding practice across their organisation.
• Safeguarding Managers and Officers responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring safeguarding policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
• Safeguarding Consultants and Advisors who provide specialist safeguarding advice, support and guidance to organisations.
• Strategic Safeguarding Professionals with responsibility for quality assurance, audits, compliance and partnership working.

What Roles Require Level 5 Safeguarding Training?

Level 5 Safeguarding Training is intended for individuals who hold senior responsibility for safeguarding and require advanced knowledge of safeguarding leadership, governance, risk management and organisational accountability.

Professionals in these roles are often responsible for ensuring safeguarding arrangements are effective, compliant with legislation and embedded throughout their organisation's culture and practice.

Roles that commonly require Level 5 Safeguarding Training include:

• Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) working within schools, colleges, nurseries and educational settings.
• Safeguarding Managers and Safeguarding Officers overseeing safeguarding practice within charities, healthcare providers, local authorities and community organisations.
• Senior Managers and Operational Leaders, including Headteachers, Care Home Managers, Service Managers and Social Work Managers.
• Safeguarding Consultants and Advisors providing specialist advice, training and support to organisations.
• Police and Criminal Justice Leaders with responsibility for safeguarding, child protection or domestic abuse services.
• Human Resources Leaders responsible for safer recruitment, safeguarding compliance and workforce development.
• Fostering and Adoption Service Managers overseeing safeguarding within placement and family support services.
• Early Years Leaders and Nursery Managers responsible for safeguarding compliance and organisational governance.

Level 5 Safeguarding Training helps professionals develop the confidence and expertise needed to manage complex safeguarding concerns, lead effective safeguarding arrangements, strengthen organisational culture and provide strategic leadership to colleagues and teams