We are all hoping that this year will be a return to something approaching normal service.
But for designated safeguarding leads (DSLs) the next few months are unlikely to be business as usual. The fall-out from the disruption of the past 18 months, with its protracted lockdowns and summer term “pingdemic” will resonate for some time to come. It will be a high-stakes year.
Safeguarding practice has never been more important and DSLs will be on alert for the signs of students who may be a safeguarding concern.
As well as continued vigilance, DSLs will have a range of developments that they will need to be aware of and act upon. These are as follows:
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