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Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026: Key Changes and What They Mean for Your School
Compliance Updates6 min read

Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026: Key Changes and What They Mean for Your School

The Department for Education has published the 2026 update to Keeping Children Safe in Education. We break down the key changes and what DSLs need to do to ensure their school remains compliant.

2026-05-15Read More
The Designated Safeguarding Lead Role: A Complete Guide to Responsibilities
Safeguarding Guidance8 min read

The Designated Safeguarding Lead Role: A Complete Guide to Responsibilities

Being a DSL is one of the most important roles in any organisation. This comprehensive guide covers everything from statutory duties to practical day-to-day management of safeguarding.

2026-04-28Read More
Online Safety in Schools: Beyond Filtering and Monitoring
Online Safety5 min read

Online Safety in Schools: Beyond Filtering and Monitoring

While filtering and monitoring systems are essential, true online safety goes much further. Discover how to build a comprehensive approach to keeping children safe in the digital world.

2026-04-10Read More
Safer Recruitment: Best Practice for Schools and Organisations
HR & Compliance7 min read

Safer Recruitment: Best Practice for Schools and Organisations

Effective safer recruitment is your first line of defence. Learn the key principles, common pitfalls, and how to build a robust recruitment process that keeps children and adults at risk safe.

2026-03-22Read More
Understanding the Mental Capacity Act in Safeguarding Practice
Safeguarding Guidance6 min read

Understanding the Mental Capacity Act in Safeguarding Practice

The Mental Capacity Act is fundamental to adult safeguarding. This article explains the five principles, capacity assessments, and how the MCA intersects with safeguarding duties.

2026-03-05Read More
The Prevent Duty: What Every Organisation Needs to Know
Compliance Updates5 min read

The Prevent Duty: What Every Organisation Needs to Know

The Prevent Duty remains a key part of the UK's counter-terrorism strategy. Understand your organisation's responsibilities and how to implement them effectively and proportionately.

2026-02-18Read More
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Downloadable Guides & Templates

Practical tools to support your safeguarding practice. Free to download.

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Safeguarding Policy Template for Schools

A comprehensive safeguarding and child protection policy template aligned with KCSIE. Fully editable for your setting.

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DSL Annual Planner 2026

A month-by-month planner to help DSLs stay on top of their safeguarding responsibilities throughout the academic year.

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Safeguarding Training Needs Analysis

A practical tool to help you identify the safeguarding training needs of every role within your organisation.

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Safer Recruitment Checklist

A step-by-step checklist covering every stage of the safer recruitment process, from advert to appointment.

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Online Safety Audit Tool

Assess your organisation's online safety arrangements against KCSIE requirements with this comprehensive audit tool.

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Safeguarding Code of Conduct

A model code of conduct for staff and volunteers, covering professional boundaries and safer working practice.

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