Staff roles & responsibilities
- The designated safeguarding lead (DSL) Be clear on who the DSL can be, and what their responsibilities are.
- The special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO) Be clear on who the SENCO can be in your school, and find out what their responsibilities are and how you're involved.
- What roles must a school have in place? Get a list of the positions and responsibilities that maintained schools and academies are legally obliged to fill.