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Honeyguide School Leader Support

Start Point: New To DSL

Start Point: New To DSL

Are you stepping into the role of designated safeguarding lead (DSL) but wondering where to start or which tasks to prioritise? Firstly, congratulations! And secondly, don't worry - this Honeyguide resource will support your thinking right from the start. We've outlined key tasks for your first few weeks, half-term and full term to help you feel organised and confident, so you can focus on what you do best - supporting pupils and families to be safe, happy and healthy. 
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What's included in this bundle?

A 21-page fully editable checklist to support your thinking as you embark on your new designated safeguarding lead role.

Read through the list at your own pace and start to consider some of the tasks, such as when you'll complete them by or what support you'll need. Add or delete any tasks that are specific to you and your setting and keep the document stored somewhere easy-to-access so you can keep referring to it throughout your first term as DSL. 

Who will find this resource useful?

New designated safeguarding leads, deputy DSLs, aspiring DSLs and anyone who's curious as to the typical jobs a DSL will do in their first term of leading safeguarding will find this free checklist useful.

What questions does this pack have the answers to?

This free checklist will help you to find out what jobs and tasks are typical in the first term of being a DSL.

What else can help me?

We've created a whole set of "New To" Start Point checklists to support you, no matter what area you lead on.