DDSL (Deputy designated safeguarding lead)
A trained member of staff who supports and deputises for the DSL.
- Stands for
- Deputy designated safeguarding lead
- Used in
- England
- Topic
- Safeguarding and child protection
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Related terms
- DSL (Designated safeguarding lead) England Wales
- A senior member of staff in a school or college in England who takes lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection, including online safety. Deputies are DDSLs.
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