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Safeguarding Decision-Making: Strengthening Professional Judgement

Advanced safeguarding judgement and referral decision-making for DSOs/​DSLs across the creative, cultural and heritage sectors.
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Wednesday 4 November, 9.30am–3.30pm (with an hour's lunch break) | Online via Zoom | £189

A focused safeguarding course for those responsible for making safeguarding decisions and referrals.

This course is designed specifically for Designated Safeguarding Officers (DSOs) and safeguarding leads. It centres on professional judgement, threshold guidance and decision-making, offering a clear and structured space to explore how safeguarding decisions are made in practice.

In this course, you will:

  • Develop confidence in applying threshold guidance
  • Explore professional judgement in potential safeguarding situations
  • Revisit categories of abuse in relation to decision-making
  • Strengthen your approach to weighing risk, responsibility and action

Why attend

This course is deliberately focused and avoids leadership or HR content, allowing DSOs to concentrate on their core responsibility: making sound, defensible safeguarding decisions. It supports clarity, confidence and consistency in safeguarding judgement.

Ideal for

Designated Safeguarding Officers, safeguarding leads, and anyone with responsibility for deciding when and how safeguarding concerns should be escalated or referred.

Course Cost: £189 per person

When: Wednesday 4 November, 09.30-15.30, Online via Zoom

Which safeguarding course is right for me?

You might find this helpful when deciding which session to book:

Career Development Support:

We understand that funding training opportunities can be challenging, especially during defining moments in your life or career.

At Artswork, we believe in investing in the future of our sector, and we want to support those who are passionate about safeguarding and cultural development. That’s why we offer our Career Development Support pricing.

We have reserved three places on each course at a 25% discount for individuals who could use a little extra financial support. If you feel this applies to you, please contact us at [email protected] to explain your situation and receive the next steps.

All of our training courses are delivered using Zoom.

If you require further information or would like to discuss your needs in advance of the session, please contact us at [email protected]

Can this training be delivered specifically for our organisation?

Yes! All of our training courses can be delivered either online or in person at a time and date that works best for your team. We’re happy to adapt the content to ensure it aligns with your organisation’s needs and priorities.

If you’d like to learn more or discuss your requirements, please get in touch with us at [email protected]

*Read our course terms and conditions here.


Important Notice:

Please note that any discounts must be applied at the checkout. They cannot be redeemed retrospectively once the transaction is complete.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Absolutely. Please inform us of your learning support requirements when booking the course. We will contact you before the training to discuss how we can best support your learning needs and ensure you have a positive and effective lear
  • If you feel you could benefit from the Career Development Support pricing, please contact us at [email protected] to explain your situation. We have reserved three places on each course at a 25% discount for individuals who need a li
  • No, it is designed to cover safeguarding for all individuals. Our comprehensive approach ensures that you gain insights and skills applicable to children, young people, and adults at risk of harm.
  • Yes. All attendees will be able to download a certificate of completion from our online learning platform after the session.
  • Yes. You will have access to the slides used on our online self-guided module via our on-demand learning platform, Thinkific.
  • Yes, we do offer this course as bespoke training tailored to meet the needs of organisations. Please contact us at [email protected] to express your interest and discuss your requirements.
  • Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] for any enquiries or additional information.
  • No, discount codes must be applied at the checkout before completing your purchase. They cannot be used retrospectively.
  • Safeguarding is not only a legal obligation but a commitment to ensuring a secure environment. It's important for building trust with young people, adults, and stakeholders.
  • The course provides strategies for professionals across the creative, cultural and heritage sectors, ensuring practical applicability in your unique work context.
  • Our Zoom-delivered courses incorporate interactive elements, group discussions, and resource sharing to ensure an engaging and effective online learning experience.
  • Yes, there will be breaks included in both the morning and afternoon, as well as a longer lunch break, to allow participants to meaningfully absorb the information.

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