23Nov
PostgraduateCourse summary
The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) role has very broad ranging operational and strategic responsibilities, that are integral to meeting the legal and statutory obligations related to child safety and welfare, that are required of UK schools. Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023) outlines the role of the DSL and provides oversight of 5 key areas of responsibility. Whilst there are some clearly defined roles and responsibilities, there is very little by way of ‘how’ to do it. Existing master’s level programmes focus on safeguarding, but there is not currently a course specific to the role of the DSL in UK schools. In addition, there is no standard training requirement for those undertaking the DSL role. DSLs will benefit from this master’s level programme of study that improves their ability to successfully administer the role and improve outcomes related to child welfare and safety in their settings.
Modules
Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for further details.
Assessment method
Assessment will incorporate the use of a variety of assessment opportunities enabling students to showcase their learning in contemporary ways. The modules will be comprised of two different types of assessments. The idea of this is to give students opportunities to demonstrate their learning in conjunction with the professional elements of the role they are employed to do. Assessment will include the use of peer feedback, tutorials with academics and submission of a sample of writing for formative review. Writing workshops will also be available for students to attend, which will detail aspects of level 7 writing, particularly critical analysis, synthesis, and the avoidance of plagiarism.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
International applicants
This course is currently unable to accept applications from international learners.
Entry requirements
An honours degree (normally a minimum 2:2 from a UK university. Consideration will be given to applicants with lower-level qualifications who have a relevant range of professional experience and are employed in a role with a level of responsibility for safeguarding or suitable professional experience in a leading safeguarding role for a minimum of 3 years. Professional experience will be considered by the programme team.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for details.
Provider information
Birmingham Newman University
Genners Lane
Bartley Green
Birmingham
B32 3NT
Course contact details
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