The challenges of being a new Designated Safeguarding Lead
About this episode:
In this podcast, we explore the challenges faced by staff new to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) role.
Authors: Sam Preston & Sara Spinks
Publish date: 24 Nov 2024
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