This information is brought to you by Slough Borough Council, on behalf of The Department for Education, for the attention of all Early Years settings, Schools and Colleges.
Statutory guidance for schools and colleges on safeguarding children and safer recruitment.
The new Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 Statutory guidance for schools and colleges comes into force on September 1st 2026.
The Early Years Foundation Stage states that ‘all schools are required to have regard to the government’s statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, and other childcare providers may also find it helpful to read this guidance.’
The guidance is broken down into the following areas.
Summary
Part one: Safeguarding information for all staff
Part two: The management of safeguarding
Part three: Safer recruitment
Part four: Safeguarding concerns or allegations made about staff, including supply teachers, trainee teachers, volunteers and contractors
Part five: Child-on-child sexual harassment and sexual violence
Annexe A: Further information
Annexe B: Role of the designated safeguarding lead
Annexe C: KCSIE 2026: Summary of changes.
https://www.gov.uk/.../keeping-children-safe-in-education--2