Development of Online Safeguarding Resources for Designated Safeguarding Leads by Department for Education
Department for Education · Awarded contract
AwardedDevelopment of Online Safeguarding Resources for Designated Safeguarding Leads by Department for Education
Awarded 16 Dec 2021
Awarded16 Dec 2021
Value£209,896.00
SupplierVirtual College Ltd
AgencyDepartment for Education
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 4y 3mo ago8mo term
Awarded 16 Dec 2021Expired 30 July 2022
About
Department for Education awarded a contract to Virtual College Ltd for the development of online resources to support Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) in schools and colleges.
The resources address the complexities of the DSL role, including promoting educational outcomes for children who have or have had a social worker and the additional support they need.
The toolkit will be hosted on existing DfE content pages on .GOV.UK and reflects Annex C: Role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead of the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) statutory guidance.
The resources complement existing training and support for DSLs.
The contract value is £209,896.
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