CPD Leadership Programmes

Safeguarding leadership that holds up under pressure

Our Level 4 and Level 5 programmes are for people who lead safeguarding. Both are CPD certified, delivered live online over two days, and built around real case studies, current legislation and the lessons of safeguarding reviews.

Which level is right for you?

Choose Level 4 if...

You are a Designated Safeguarding Lead, deputy or manager who makes safeguarding decisions in your setting, and you want more confidence with complex cases, disclosures, referrals and accountability.

Choose Level 5 if...

You are a senior leader, director or trustee responsible for safeguarding across an organisation, and you want to strengthen governance, culture, multi-agency working and organisational accountability.

Level 4

RiseStrong's Level 4 Strategic Safeguarding Leadership

Advanced safeguarding decision-making for complex practice and accountability.

Investment£425 per learner
Duration2 days
DeliveryLive online
ForDSLs and managers
CertificateCPD certified

What we cover

1The Role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead in Practice
2Understanding Abuse, Harm and Exploitation Across the Lifespan
3Voice, Lived Experience and Participation
4Professional Curiosity and Critical Thinking
5Legislation, Guidance and Safeguarding Frameworks
6Safeguarding in Cultural and Anti-Racist Contexts
7Responding to Disclosures and Concerns
8Information Sharing and Referral Pathways
9Mental Health, Suicide Prevention and Safeguarding
10Future Risk, Accountability and Reflective Safeguarding
See dates and book Level 4 Booking for a team? Email hello@risestrong.org.uk
Level 5

RiseStrong's Level 5 Systems Leadership in Safeguarding

Strategic safeguarding leadership, governance and organisational responsibility.

Investment£500 per learner
Duration2 days
DeliveryLive online
ForSenior leaders
CertificateCPD certified

What we cover

1Advanced Safeguarding Frameworks and Thresholds
2Analysis of Complex Abuse and Cumulative Harm
3Voice, Power and Lived Experience in Safeguarding Systems
4Professional Curiosity, Challenge and Ethical Decision-Making
5Legislation, Case Law and Organisational Accountability
6Anti-Racist Safeguarding and Structural Inequality
7Managing Disclosures, Allegations and Serious Concerns
8Multi-Agency Safeguarding and Systemic Working
9Safeguarding Leadership, Culture and Psychological Safety
10Learning from Reviews, Audits and Practice Improvement
See dates and book Level 5 Booking for a team? Email hello@risestrong.org.uk

About these programmes

Level 4 and Level 5 are CPD-certified programmes designed and delivered by RiseStrong. They are not Ofqual-regulated qualifications. If you need a regulated award, see our RQF qualifications.

Both programmes are delivered by Emily Mitchell-Merron, registered social worker and founder of RiseStrong, and draw on the CURIOUS® Framework.