DSL definition
Examples of DSL in a sentence
If a child is not suffering or likely to suffer from harm, or in immediate danger, where possible speak to the DSL first to agree a course of action.If in exceptional circumstances the DSL is not available, this should not delay appropriate action being taken.
Where illegal, inappropriate or harmful material has been spread among pupils, the school will use all reasonable endeavours to ensure the incident is contained.The DSL will consider whether the incident should be reported to the police if it involves illegal material, and will work with external services if it is deemed necessary to do so.
The DSL logs behaviour and safeguarding issues related to online safety.
Share details of any actions you take with the DSL as soon as practically possible.Make a referral to local authority children’s social care directly, if appropriate (see ‘Referral’ below).
Alternatively, if appropriate, make a referral to children’s social care and/or the police directly (see 7.1), and tell the DSL as soon as possible that you have done so.