Designated Safeguarding Leads

​A Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is a member of school staff who has lead responsibility for child protection issues in school. 

At Cavell, we have a Senior DSL who is a senior member of the school's leadership team, and Alternate DSLs who deputise should the Senior DSL not be available.

At Cavell, we are fortunate to have additional DSLs who are all trained to the same level - this allows us  greater coverage to deal with any safeguarding issue that may arise.

All of our DSLs attend an initial 2 day Child Protection course delivered by Safeguarding specialists from Norfolk County Council.​  This training is updated every two years.

In addition, all DSLs attend Multi Agency training in specific specialist areas of safeguarding such as domestic  abuse, neglect, Childhood Sexual Exploitation etc.

At Cavell, all of our DSL's can be recognised by the DSL posters, as pictured below, that are visible around the school and website, and are always there to support not only our children but also our families.