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Safeguarding link governor/trustee role description

Learn about the requirements of this role and create a role description that meets your needs.

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01/09/2026
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Governing boards must appoint a governor or trustee to take leadership responsibility for their school or trust’s safeguarding arrangements. We recommend that each academy committee (local governing body) in a multi academy trust also appoints a safeguarding lead to help maintain trust-wide oversight.

Use our safeguarding link role description to learn about the requirements of this role and to create a role description that meets your needs.

The role description covers the purpose of the safeguarding link governor/trustee role and duties, including:

  • working with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL)
  • understanding how safeguarding works in practice
  • reporting to the board and keeping them up to date
  • acting as the board’s safeguarding specialist

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