Cyber Security Core Standard: what changed on 16 September 2026
- Updated on GOV.UK
- Summary added
In short
The document now explicitly links cyber security measures to the statutory responsibility for online safeguarding as detailed in Keeping children safe in education (KCSIE).
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.
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GOV.UK’s note
Added information about schools' and colleges' statutory responsibility to keep children and young people safe online.
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