KCSiE 2026 Information-only version published
The DfE has published the information-only version of Keeping children safe in education 2026. It will come into effect on 1 September 20206.
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Part one: Information for all school and college staff has also been published, which is also for information-only.
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The DfE has also published the consultation response.
NOTE: On page 189 of the September 2026 version in Annex C: KCSIE 2026: Summary of changes This summary explains where we have made changes to KCSIE 2025 and our rationale for doing so. We will publish KCSIE (final version) 2026 on 1 September 2026.
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