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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.
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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.
Improving help and child protection: revised framework - what education settings need to know
Jun 29, 2026
The DfE have just launched an open consultation on ‘Improving help and child protection: revised framework’. Whilst the consultation is underway, Samantha Lurock looks at what education settings need to know about the planned changes.
New member offer: Join now - Pay September
Jun 26, 2026
Reduce work pressure and build safeguarding confidence with a Safeguarding Network membership.
Introducing the new 2026/27 Academic DSL Diary!
Jun 25, 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.
Safeguarding Bulletin - 24 June 2026
Jun 24, 2026
In this Bulletin: DfE consultation opens - Improving help and child protection revised framework; Mandatory reporting for child sexual abuse; Regulated activity changes; Safeguarding isn't just training or vetting; Online safety: social media restrictions; Lead child protection practitioner standards published; DSM Foundation's new drug education delivery booklet published
Safeguarding isn't just training or vetting
Jun 22, 2026
Safeguarding is about far more than checks, certificates and training records. Sharon Birch explores why professional curiosity, a strong safeguarding culture and the confidence to challenge concerns are the most effective tools in protecting children.
New KCSiE Implementation webinars for members and non-members
Jun 15, 2026
Get prepared for September. Find out about our two new KCSiE Implementation webinars on July 1st and book your seats.
Pre-order your new DSL Planner 2026/27!
Jun 13, 2026
Now in its third year, the Safeguarding Network DSL Planner for the 2026/27 academic year is ready to pre-order, for delivery in June.
Safeguarding Bulletin - 10 June 2026
Jun 12, 2026
In this Bulletin: New webinar: The continuum of child-on-child abuse – what staff need to know; Free webinar: KCSiE 2026: Key updates and implications for DSLs (with the Department for Education); Help us plan our 2026/27 training offering; Screen use by children aged 5 to 16; World Cup 2026 – What schools need to consider to safeguard pupils during this summer’s tournament; AI-Generated Child Abuse Material (AI CSAM): What schools need to know; Sharing information to tackle child sexual abuse; Two thirds of school staff worry about keeping children with SEND safe
World Cup 2026 – What schools need to consider to safeguard pupils during this summer’s tournament
Jun 05, 2026
With the World Cup starting next week, Melissa Pollard explores how the football could potentially affect pupils in schools; and how schools will need to adapt safeguarding practices to ensure everyone is safe to enjoy the beautiful game.