KCSIE
Keeping children safe in education (KCSIE) is the Department for Education’s statutory safeguarding guidance for schools and colleges in England. KCSIE 2026 came into force on 1 September 2026, replacing the 2025 edition, and every member of staff must read part one in full. This topic covers the duties it places on headteachers, governing bodies and designated safeguarding leads, including safer recruitment. Some articles here describe earlier editions: check any duty against KCSIE 2026 on GOV.UK before acting.
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KCSIE 2024: Essential Safeguarding Updates for Schools and CollegesKCSIE 2024 updates the safeguarding definition to include early intervention, broader early help criteria, and expanded definitions of abuse.
A Summary of the Changes for Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023
KCSIE 2023 updates include DSL leadership of filtering and monitoring, a six-month limit on DBS copies, and online searches for shortlisted candidates.
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