Navigating Safeguarding Training Challenges

This chapter explores the complexities and inadequacies of safeguarding training in schools, highlighting concerns about national standards and the overwhelming responsibilities faced by Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs). The conversation moves from nostalgic anecdotes about childhood drinks to the serious implications of insufficient training for roles that affect children's safety. Addressing listener concerns, the speakers emphasize the need for localized, effective training methods to better prepare educators for their critical responsibilities.