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Cyber Security Core Standard

Change history

Applies to
All schools
Latest summarised change
16 September 2026
Summarised changes
2
Part of
Digital and Technology Standards
Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)

Summarised changes

  1. 16 September 2026

    The document now explicitly links cyber security measures to the statutory responsibility for online safeguarding as detailed in Keeping children safe in education (KCSIE).

    Corrected by HeadteacherChat on 19 October 2026.

    Who this affects: All schools and colleges; specifically the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) digital lead, IT support, Data Protection Officer (DPO), headteachers/principals, and governing bodies or boards of trustees.

    GOV.UK’s full note
    Added information about schools' and colleges' statutory responsibility to keep children and young people safe online.

    Updated on GOV.UK 16 September 2026 · Summary added

  2. 8 September 2026

    A link to the Department for Education Cyber Security Hub has been added to the document to provide schools with additional information and resources for protection against cyber attacks.

    Corrected by HeadteacherChat on 19 October 2026.

    Who this affects: All schools and colleges, specifically the senior leadership team (SLT) digital lead, IT support, data protection officers (DPO), headteachers/principals, and governing bodies or boards of trustees.

    GOV.UK’s full note
    Link to The Department for Education Cyber Security Hub added.

    Updated on GOV.UK 8 September 2026 · Summary added

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