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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