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This summer: what are you doing for you?
Aug 05, 2026
From the desk of a DSL: I was mid 'end of term-there's too much to do-I'm too tired' rant in the final week of term, when a colleague interrupted me to ask me that very question: What are you doing for you?
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Safeguarding Bulletin - 5 August 2026
Aug 05, 2026
In this Bulletin: Free DBS Checks webinar; Adolescent suicide learning - what you need to know in your role; Establishing a Child Protection Authority in England; 4 proposed safeguarding changes that could impact schools; Child safeguarding rapid reviews; Centre for Young Lives’ annual State of the Nation report; Free Youth Mental Health Day resources
Adolescent Suicide
Aug 04, 2026
The Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel’s Annual Report 2024–25 identified suicide as the second most common likely cause of death in serious child safeguarding incidents over the prior three reporting years. We summarise the key takeaways for safeguarding professionals.
KCSiE 2026 webinars for members and non-members
Jul 27, 2026
We are holding a series of webinars in August, September and October to talk with DSLs and safeguarding professionals about the planned changes in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, and other elements of safeguarding practice. Book your space now.
Information and advice for early years staff on the safeguarding requirements in the EYFS published
Jul 22, 2026
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. Every child has the right to grow up safe, healthy and protected from harm. Effective safeguarding is built on knowing your children, recognising concerns early, listening to children and families, and working together to provide the right support at the right time.
Safeguarding Bulletin - 22 July 2026
Jul 22, 2026
In this Bulletin: Information and advice for early years staff on the safeguarding requirements in the EYFS; Protecting all vulnerable babies better; Prevent funding cuts: continuing to safeguard with confidence; Early Years Foundation Stage 2026 - Strengthening safeguarding in the early years; Screen use in the early years – practical guidance for providers; ‘You’re So Real’: launch of film and school resource pack
Preventing and tackling bullying and harassment of school staff
Jul 21, 2026
Last week, the Department for Education released non-statutory guidance on how to prevent and tackle intimidation, harassment and bullying of school staff. The guidance applies to maintained schools and academies and school employers. Here are some places where the new guidance links directly with your safeguarding practice...
Protecting All Vulnerable Babies Better For Early Years Professionals in Practice
Jul 16, 2026
The Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel's national review, Protecting All Vulnerable Babies Better, examines the wider safeguarding lessons arising from the death of baby Victoria Marten. One of its strongest messages is that practitioners must consciously keep the baby at the centre of every assessment and decision, particularly when adults' needs, behaviours or circumstances attempt to dominate professionals.
Early Years Foundation Stage 2026 - Strengthening safeguarding in the early years
Jul 14, 2026
The Department for Education has published updated EYFS Statutory Frameworks for both childminders and group and school-based providers, which come into effect from 1 September 2026. Sharon Birch looks at the changes in more detail.
Screen Use in the Early Years – Practical Guidance for Providers
Jul 14, 2026
Digital technology is part of everyday life, and our youngest children are growing up in a world where screens are commonplace. The Department for Education's guidance reminds us that the question is not whether children should use technology, but how, when and why it is used.
Prevent funding cuts: continuing to safeguard with confidence
Jul 13, 2026
Despite reduced funding for Prevent support in many areas, safeguarding leads still have access to a range of valuable resources, expertise and guidance to protect and support children and young people effectively.
Safeguarding Bulletin - 8 July 2026
Jul 08, 2026
In this Bulletin: KCSiE 2026 information version published; New statutory guidance published: Allergy safety in schools; New social media ban support hub; Pilot Anna Freud's new healthy relationship resources; On the blog: DfE's open consultation on ‘Improving help and child protection: revised framework’; Ofsted consults on strengthening children's social care inspections; Helping schools take action on racist bullying
KCSiE 2026 Information-only version published
Jul 07, 2026
The DfE has published the information-only version of Keeping children safe in education 2026. It will come into effect on 1 September 20206.
Order your new DSL Planner 2026/27!
Jul 02, 2026
Now in its third year, the Safeguarding Network DSL Planner for the 2026/27 academic year is ready to order, for delivery in July.
Order the new 2026/27 Academic DSL Diary!
Jul 02, 2026
Created by our experts especially for DSLs and DDSLs, the Academic DSL Diary is a durable 194 page hardback publication in a convenient A5 size, week-to-view format designed to keep you informed, proactive, and ahead of the curve in safeguarding within educational settings throughout the months.