Safeguarding in Leadership for the Creative, Cultural & Heritage Sectors

This advanced-level course is tailored to Designated Safeguarding Officers (DSOs) and senior leadership teams who are responsible for developing, writing, and implementing safeguarding policies and procedures. It provides the strategic insight and practical tools necessary to build and sustain a strong safeguarding culture within organisations.

Attendees are expected to have a thorough understanding of essential safeguarding principles – including categories of abuse and managing disclosures – as these topics will be referenced but not covered in detail. To ensure everyone is aligned, a place on this course includes access to an on-demand refresher module on safeguarding essentials, which must be completed prior to attending.

What You’ll Learn:

• Role of the Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO): Deepen your understanding of the DSO’s role in leading safeguarding efforts.

• Strategic Implementation: Explore advanced strategies for implementing and sustaining safeguarding policies and procedures.

• Developing a Safeguarding Culture: Learn how to support a proactive culture that prioritises the safety and wellbeing of children, young people, and adults in your organisation.

• Managing Complexities: Address safeguarding challenges specific to creative, cultural, and heritage organisations.

• Ethical Decision-Making: Consider the ethical dimensions of safeguarding and how they inform leadership decisions.

• Raising Awareness: Develop strategies for engaging staff and stakeholders in safeguarding responsibilities.

• Balancing Confidentiality and Safeguarding Duties: Navigate the complexities of maintaining confidentiality while fulfilling safeguarding obligations.

Why Attend?

This course is designed to help senior leaders and DSOs enhance their safeguarding leadership skills. You will leave with advanced knowledge and practical strategies for creating safe and supportive environments for everyone in your organisation.

Ideal For:

• Designated Safeguarding Officers (new or experienced)
• Senior managers, board members, and directors responsible for safeguarding policies and implementation
• Professionals with existing safeguarding training seeking advanced insights and leadership-level skills

When: Tuesday, 17 June, 10am-4pm – Online via Zoom

Cost: £139 per person