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DSL (Designated safeguarding lead)

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.

Stands for
Designated safeguarding lead
Used in
England, Wales
Topic
Safeguarding and child protection

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DDSL (Deputy designated safeguarding lead) England
A trained member of staff who supports and deputises for the DSL.
Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) England
Statutory guidance for schools and colleges in England on safeguarding children, updated regularly; all staff must read at least Part one.
Child protection All four UK nations (details may differ) United States
The part of safeguarding that involves action to protect specific children who are suffering, or likely to suffer, significant harm.

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