Designated safeguarding person (DSP)
ABRSM has appointed a designated safeguarding person (DSP) who is responsible for dealing with any concerns about the protection of children. This person is the Deputy Head of UK Operations, Lynne Butler, telephone number +44 (0)20 7467 8854. Contact the DSP by email.
The role of the DSP is to:
- Know which outside child protection agency to contact in the event of a child protection concern coming to the notice of ABRSM.
- Provide information and advice on child protection within ABRSM.
- Ensure that appropriate information is available at the time of referral and that the referral is confirmed in writing under confidential cover.
- Liaise with local children’s social care services and other agencies, as appropriate.
- Keep relevant people within ABRSM informed about any action taken and any further action required; for example, disciplinary action against a member of staff.
- Ensure that a proper record is kept of any referral and action taken, and that this is kept safely and in confidence
- Advise ABRSM of safeguarding and child protection training needs.
- Liaise with the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) to review the operation of the Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy regularly to ensure the procedures are working and that it complies with current best practice.