The latest update to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 was released on the GOV.UK website on 7th July 2025.

'This guidance will come into effect September 2025. Until then, the previous KCSIE 2024 is still being enforced.

This applies to all schools and colleges in England. It sets out the legal duties that must be followed to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18.

It’s important to be aware of the changes to this year’s KCSIE and how they will impact education practice from September 2025. We’ve created this summary for you to help break down some of the major changes within the guidance.'

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Statutory guidance for schools and colleges
2 September 2024

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Clear guidance from Browne Jacobson law firm.

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According to Keeping Children Safe in Education, “Schools and colleges should consider carrying out an annual review of their approach to online safety, supported by an annual risk assessment that considers and reflects the risks their children face.”

LGfL has now created a document to help you complete such an assessment.

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Statutory guidance for schools and colleges

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Also

Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022: Online Safety Summary for DSLs and Leaders - By The Education People.

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Also summary briefing by NSPCC here

Here 's a useful overview video (11 minutes) by LGFL DigiSafe

How to carry out the KCSiE online checks FAQs by Brownejacobson law firm.

In light of proposed changes to this year's Keeping Children Safe in Education document, suggesting schools carry out social media searches on prospective candidates, a lawyer outlines how schools would have to approach this new requirement

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