School / Education Setting DSL/DDSL One-Day Refresher Training - Summer Term 2026, 18 May 2026

Aims

DSLs and DDSLs should undergo training to provide them with the knowledge and skills required to carry out the role. This training should be updated at least every two years. In Southwark, those who are new to the role of DSL and DDSL and those who are new to Southwark initially attend the two-day induction training. After their induction, they are expected to attend the refresher training at least every two years.

This LSCP Level 4 one-day refresher training aims to provide the DSLs and DDSLs the opportunity to reflect on their practice since their induction training and to refresh and update their knowledge and skills in view of the changes in legislation as well as in national and local policies, procedures and practices since their last training.

Booking and payment for this course is through the Southwark Education, Learning & Achievement (SELA) website (https://education.southwark.gov.uk/). 

For information about how to book and pay for a training courses on the SELA website, please see this guidance document.

Summary

One-day refresher training for DSL and DDSLs in Southwark schools and educational settings.

Please only book onto this training session if you contacted the Schools Safeguarding Coordinator Apo Çağırıcı (apo.cagirici@southwark.gov.uk, 020 7525 2715) or the Safeguarding in Schools Lead Emma Geiringer (emma.geiringer@southwark.gov.uk, 020 75255377 or 07860 354934) in the LA’s Safeguarding in Schools Team to discuss and ensure that this is the appropriate training for you to attend and have been invited to book on it. If you need to discuss about attending any DSL/DDSL training, please contact Apo or Emma.