Model job description and person specification
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It's based on the requirements in the statutory safeguarding guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (which we look at in the next section).
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Requirements
Every school should have a designated safeguarding lead (DSL), as set out in paragraph 10 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
Take lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection (including online safety and understanding the filtering and monitoring systems in place) Support staff to carry out their safeguarding duties Liaise closely with