Keeping Children Safe in Education 2021

In July 2021, the DfE updated the statutory guidance on safeguarding. ‘Keeping children safe in education 2021’ is for information only and does not come into force until 1 September 2021. Schools and colleges must continue to use ‘Keeping children safe in education 2020’ until then.

Statutory guidance for schools and colleges on safeguarding children and safer recruitment can be found through this link;

A copy of the substantive changes from September 2021 documentation can be found in Annex G of the above document.