Cognus Education Safeguarding Team hold end of year network event for Designated Safeguarding Leads at Cantium House
On 10th July 2024, the Education Safeguarding Team held an end of year network event for Designated Safeguarding Leads at Cantium House.
This is the one day of the year where we are actively encouraged to stop and have a lunch break! The Education Safeguarding Team are available to answer any questions. You get to meet DSLs from Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Colleges. We are given the opportunity to share experiences both positive and challenging. I always come away with new contacts ideas, resources.
Primary DSL, July 2024
We had 2 early years settings, 7 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 1 independent school in attendance. We were also lucky enough to have Youth Engagement (PC Chris Hamilton) joining us for this event.
This is a great way of building relationships and sharing what is available to schools. I have come away with a list and have lots of visits planned for the new academic year
PC Chris Hamilton, July 2024
We have a strong DSL Network in Sutton but working with safeguarding issues daily can be emotive. It is important to let our DSLs know how valued they are and to enforce that they are not alone. We are in this together.
For further support and information, please see the links below:
Reaching out to our Designated Safeguarding Leads – Cognus
Event List : Safeguarding (event-booking.org)
https://jazampawfarr.com/vip31
Sutton DSL WhatsApp Group
If you would like to be added to our Sutton DSL WhatsApp Group, please email hayley.cameron@cognus.org.uk with a suitable mobile number.
DSL Buddy System
We also have a DSL Buddy System for peer support within Sutton. Please speak to your safeguarding teams to find out more.