Consulting Education

Consulting the Education Sector: Tools for DSP and LSP Equivalents

This page provides tools and resources to support Delegated Safeguarding Partner (DSPs) and Lead Safeguarding Partner (LSPs) equivalents in engaging the wider education sector when setting safeguarding priorities and workstreams. These materials are designed to help ensure that consultation is inclusive, meaningful, and representative of the diverse voices within education across the North West region.

For education to take its place as a strategic and equal partner within multi-agency safeguarding arrangements MASA), it is essential that the sector is actively involved in shaping policy and practice. When the full breadth of education professionals—from early years to post-16—are consulted, the resulting priorities are more informed, relevant, and impactful.

Education brings a unique and powerful perspective on the lives of children and young people. By harnessing this insight, safeguarding partnerships can be strengthened and outcomes for children and young people improved.

Let’s make sure every voice is heard—because we are stronger together!

                

 

The resources and information on this hub are designed to support reflection and informed decision-making, rather than prescribe a single approach. They offer a set of recommendations and examples that have proven beneficial in other areas, with the aim of inspiring thoughtful consideration. Every MASA operates within its own unique context, priorities, and ways of working, so it is essential to adapt these ideas to develop systems and processes that best fit local, sub-regional, and regional needs.

 

Education Committee

Ensuring the right membership within a safeguarding in education committee is vital to protecting children and young people. A well-structured committee brings together expertise from across the entire education sector—early years, schools, colleges, and alternative provision—so that safeguarding decisions reflect the diverse needs and challenges faced in different settings. This collaborative approach strengthens accountability, promotes consistent standards, and ensures that every child benefits from a unified commitment to safety and wellbeing.

Member (Phase 1)Y/N Member (Phase2)Y/N
Early Years Setting▢ Voluntary Sector▢
Childminders▢ Safeguarding Governor▢
Primary School▢ IFD/MASH Representative▢
Secondary School▢   
College/Sixth Form▢   
Independent School▢   
Special School▢   
Alternative Provision▢   
Faith Based School▢   
Virtual School▢   
Multi Academy Trusts▢   
Social Care▢   
Police▢   
Health▢   
LA Attendance Team▢   
Partnership Education Officer▢   
Assistant Director for Education▢   
School Improvement Lead▢   
Partnership Business Support▢   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

**We recognise that different Safeguarding Children Partnerships use different terminology**                                   

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