Spring term 2026: safeguarding update

In this 30-minute session, you'll:

• Remind staff what safeguarding is and who is responsible for safeguarding at your school
• Refresh staff on the signs of abuse to look out for
• Remind staff about the main changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) from September 2025
• Update staff members' understanding of a key safeguarding issue: knife crime

1. Download the PowerPoint presentation and facilitator notes
2. Download the handouts: staff factsheet and common questions
3. Work through the facilitator notes. They tell you everything you need to know to prepare and deliver the PowerPoint presentation effectively. You’ll need these to hand when presenting

Our factsheets and briefings area has factsheets on more specific safeguarding issues that you can share with your staff, or use at a staff meeting. We also have scenarios to test whether staff can spot potential signs of safeguarding issues and their understanding of your procedures.