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

At Martham we are very fortunate to have the support of additional DSL's who are all trained to the same level - this allows us a greater coverage to deal with any safeguarding issue that may arise.

All of our DSL's 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 DSL's attend Multi Agency training in specific specialist areas of safeguarding such as domestic abuse, neglect, Childhood Sexual Exploitation etc.

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