SET Designated Safeguarding Lead Network - East/Central

Please be aware that this session is designed for those who work in East/Central Bristol Education Settings and will be facilitated by the safeguarding advisor for the locality.

These networks are for DSLs, Deputy DSLs /SLT who may make up wider safeguarding teams in education settings.

We encourage every setting to make representation at each round of meetings. 

Why should I engage?

The networks fulfil duties under statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education Part 2 - the management of safeguarding: 

• To keep up to date with local safeguarding arrangements and provide a mechanism for to engage with the Local Safeguarding Partnership (Keeping Bristol Safe Partnership). 
• To ensure knowledge and skills are adequately updated (in addition to the requirement to update formal training every 2 years).
• Provide a chance to develop and share good practice and contribute towards a community of practice.
• Network with other education settings.
• Develop working relationships with the local safeguarding advisor and statutory agencies

When do they occur?

These happen every other Bristol term (3 times a year) and last for about 2 and a half hours to allow for colleagues to network.  

Standing Agenda

• News
• Updates from the Local Safeguarding Partnership
• Topical Safeguarding issues.
• Multi-agency updates. 
• Updates from Area Managers & Education Inclusion Managers

Each session will allow for professional networking and reflective exercises.

If were unable to get a place or cannot make the session for your locality you can attend the network virtually by filling in the form on our website here