Cyber Security Core Standard change log

Cyber Security Core Standard: what changed on 27 September 2026

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What changed: 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 is affected: 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.

Applies to: unclear

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

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