Keeping children safe in education - schools and colleges - proposed revisions 2021

Closed 4 Mar 2021

Opened 10 Dec 2020

Contact

Teacher Regulation, School Safeguarding and Safety Team

0370 000 2288

Safeguarding.SCHOOLS@education.gov.uk

Feedback updated 13 Jul 2021

We asked

Respondents to comment on proposed revisions made across all parts of KCSIE as well as to comment on proposed revisions to the Department’s stand-alone advice Sexual violence and sexual harassment between children in schools and colleges.

You said

We should clarify terms which are already explained within the document, and add additional information, particularly information regarding child on child/peer on peer abuse.

We did

We have revised and further strengthened key sections of the guidance (parts one and five) and the stand-alone advice 2021 to better support schools and colleges prevent abuse, identify abuse and respond appropriately where abuse is reported.

Overview

We're seeking views on proposed changes to the statutory guidance ‘Keeping children safe in education’ 2020, with a view to making changes for September 2021.

Why your views matter

The consultation will seek views on revisions to ‘Keeping children safe in education’, the statutory guidance that sets out what schools and colleges should do and the legal duties with which they must comply to keep children safe.

Events

  • Designated Safeguarding Lead role consultation events (Event 1)

    From 3 Feb 2021 at 16:00 to 3 Feb 2021 at 18:00

    We are running events to discuss the proposed changes to the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). We are updating our guidance for DSLs to put a greater focus on improving the academic achievement of children who have experienced adversity and trauma, as part of their existing safeguarding duties.

    We want to hear your views on what additional support would help DSLs to carry out this role. These events are for Designated Safeguarding Leads and school leaders.

    Please note each event will cover the same themes and content.

    If you wish to book a place on one of the events please email DSL.CONSULTATION@education.gov.uk and confirm the event you want to attend as well as your role and school/college.

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  • Designated Safeguarding Lead role consultation events (Event 2)

    From 9 Feb 2021 at 14:00 to 9 Feb 2021 at 16:00

    We are running events to discuss the proposed changes to the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). We are updating our guidance for DSLs to put a greater focus on improving the academic achievement of children who have experienced adversity and trauma, as part of their existing safeguarding duties.

    We want to hear your views on what additional support would help DSLs to carry out this role. These events are for Designated Safeguarding Leads and school leaders.

    Please note each event will cover the same themes and content.

    If you wish to book a place on one of the events please email DSL.CONSULTATION@education.gov.uk and confirm the event you want to attend as well as your role and school/college.

    Add to my Calendar (.ics)

  • Designated Safeguarding Lead role consultation events (Event 3)

    From 11 Feb 2021 at 10:00 to 11 Feb 2021 at 12:00

    We are running events to discuss the proposed changes to the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). We are updating our guidance for DSLs to put a greater focus on improving the academic achievement of children who have experienced adversity and trauma, as part of their existing safeguarding duties.

    We want to hear your views on what additional support would help DSLs to carry out this role. These events are for Designated Safeguarding Leads and school leaders.

    Please note each event will cover the same themes and content.

    If you wish to book a place on one of the events please email DSL.CONSULTATION@education.gov.uk and confirm the event you want to attend as well as your role and school/college.

    Add to my Calendar (.ics)

Audiences

  • Teachers
  • Headteachers
  • Governors
  • School support staff
  • Early learning and childcare providers
  • Training providers
  • Local authorities
  • Further education colleges
  • Sixth form colleges
  • Independent specialist colleges
  • Designated institutions and 16-19 academies
  • Designated safeguarding leads
  • Virtual school heads
  • SENCOs
  • School business managers
  • Employers
  • Community representatives
  • Volunteers
  • Unions and representative organisations
  • Government bodies and departments

Interests

  • Education
  • Early learning and childcare
  • Early years foundation stage
  • Governance
  • Statutory policies and guidance
  • Keeping children safe in education and other settings
  • Preventing neglect, abuse and exploitation
  • Safeguarding disabled children