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Be ready for World Down Syndrome Day on 21st March
Mar 19, 2026
Did you know that 21st March is World Down Syndrome Day? Learn why this official day exists and what it is about. Melissa Pollard explores how schools can safeguard and protect pupils with Down syndrome.
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Safeguarding Bulletin - 18 March 2026
Mar 19, 2026
In this Bulletin: Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026 published; Final free KCSiE 2026 consultation webinar; Free webinar: Prevention, necessity and proportionality - the implications of the new guidance on restrictive intervention - new date added; Diagnostic toolkit for exploited children; Understanding harmful sexual behaviour, violence and misogyny by children; An introduction to contextual safeguarding; Free webinar: Safeguarding children around dogs; Education vacancies
Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026 published
Mar 18, 2026
Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026, Updated guidance has been published today – 18th March 2026. The 2026 update builds on reforms and wider children’s social care changes, with a strong emphasis on early help, family support and multi-agency accountability.
Defensible decision-making: giving students the safest future
Mar 13, 2026
Safeguarding decisions are at the heart of a DSL’s work. Should we escalate? Should we monitor? Should we call parents? Sophie Baker shares her thoughts on what matters most when making a decision.
Safeguarding, the Schools White Paper and the SEND funding announcement
Mar 11, 2026
Sara Alston (SEA Inclusion and Safeguarding) looks at how the Government's White Paper, Every child achieving and thriving, and an accompanying consultation on the proposed Special Educational Needs reforms affects the safeguarding role.
New Training Courses - March 2026
Mar 06, 2026
Strengthen your safeguarding practice with our two brand new courses: Suicide Prevention (SPEAK) with PAPYRUS, and Insights into working with young men in schools...
Safeguarding Bulletin - 4 March 2026
Mar 04, 2026
In this Bulletin: Free KCSiE 2026 consultation webinars; Free webinar: Prevention, necessity and proportionality - the implications of the new guidance on restrictive intervention - new date added; Government commits to new statutory guidance for schools on managing allergies; Child neglect statistics; DBS Discussions: Safeguarding in Focus; Spiritual and immigration abuse included in CPS ‘honour’-based abuse guidance; Student mental health in the age of phone-free schools
Free KCSiE 2026 webinars
Mar 02, 2026
We are holding 2 free webinars in March to talk with DSLs and safeguarding professionals about their perspectives on the planned changes in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026. Book your space now.
Upcoming Training Courses - March 2026
Feb 26, 2026
Strengthen your safeguarding practice with our training courses scheduled for March 2026, including two brand new courses: Suicide Prevention (SPEAK) with PAPYRUS, and Insights into working with young men in schools...
Long awaited change in respect of supporting children and young people with special needs
Feb 25, 2026
Within the context of rapidly growing demand and serious budget pressures for local authorities the Government has outlined a raft of changes to the support for children and young people with special education needs and disability within the White Paper: Every Child Achieving and Thriving. Read our summary.
Every Child Achieving and Thriving / SEND reforms
Feb 23, 2026
The government has announced a consultation on reforms to the schools and SEND systems in England to ensure that every child can achieve and thrive. Read our summary.
Safeguarding Bulletin - 18 February 2026
Feb 18, 2026
In this Bulletin: Free KCSiE 2026 consultation webinars and Changes Guide; The impact of harmful online content on children; Protecting all vulnerable babies better; Why preventing mental ill-health in schools is essential; Children’s exposure to appearance-changing products online; Strengthening cybersecurity in schools
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 Consultation: Your Guide to the Changes
Feb 16, 2026
Bridget Phillipson, MP, has published a written statement this afternoon launching a public consultation on Keeping children safe in education 2026 with a focus on grooming gangs, serious violence, domestic abuse and misogyny, information sharing, child sexual abuse/exploitation and mobile phone use. Download our Guide to the Changes.
Government announces Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 Consultation
Feb 12, 2026
Bridget Phillipson, MP, has published a written statement this afternoon launching a public consultation on Keeping children safe in education 2026 with a focus on grooming gangs, serious violence, domestic abuse and misogyny, information sharing, child sexual abuse/exploitation and mobile phone use. Read our summary.
Protecting all vulnerable babies better - National safeguarding practice review into the death of baby Victoria Marten.
Feb 12, 2026
This review sets out recommendations and findings for national government and local safeguarding partners to protect unborn babies and vulnerable infants at risk of serious harm. It examines what happened to baby Victoria Marten and sets out national learning for the child safeguarding system. Read our summary.