KCSIE 2026 Update Course Pack
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KCSIE 2026 Update Course Pack

Whilst last year’s version of KCSIE was a relatively light update focusing on technical adjustments, the new 2026 update introduces substantial updates for safeguarding practice.

As an overall focus, all staff are now expected to recognise and report intent. This shifts the focus from reactive safeguarding (responding to an act) to predictive safeguarding (responding to an identified risk). In addition, there is new guidance on topic areas, particularly regarding AI and technology-aided abuse, pupil identity, anaphylaxis and allergy management. This course pack covers all the revised requirements, together with tips for best practice.

Our KCSIE 2026 update course pack includes 2 courses for staff to receive training relevant to their role:

  • KCSIE 2026 Update for Staff & Volunteers
  • KCSIE 2026 Update for Governance, Leadership & DSLs

As staff are required to read the parts of KCSIE relevant to their role, these can be accessed directly from the training home page and reading is tracked in the admin dashboard. This will ensure staff read the updated documentation and fully meet statutory requirements.

This course is compliant with the requirements of legislation and statutory / non-statutory guidance, relevant to core safeguarding requirements, and any additonal requirements bespoke to this course topic.

Pricing and how to buy

Cost is calculated according to the number of staff you wish to train.

For 5 users
£100 + VAT
Max numbers reached

You can choose to pay by invoice or by credit card. With either payment option the service will be made available to you immediately.


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What is covered in this course

KCSIE 2026 Update for Governance, Leadership & DSLs

This course provides an overview of the latest revisions made to Keeping children safe in education (KCSIE) 2026, which apply from 1st of September 2026.

This includes updates on:

Re-defined Terminology

Emerging Online Risks (AI)

School Environment & Conduct

DSL Cover Arrangements

Domestic Abuse

Serious Violence

Child-on-child Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence

Modern Slavery

Mental Health

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Children with Medical Conditions

Young Carers

Gender-Questioning Pupils

Sharing Special Category Data

LADO Referrals

Reasonable Force and Restrictive Intervention

School Transfers

Alternative Provision

Safer Recruitment

Boarding and Residential Accommodation

Sport

KCSIE 2026 Update for Staff & Volunteers

This course provides an overview of the latest revisions made to Keeping children safe in education (KCSIE) 2026, which apply from 1st of September 2026.

This includes updates on:

Re-defined Terminology

Emerging Online Risks (AI)

Domestic Abuse

Modern Slavery

Mental Health

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Gender-Questioning Pupils

Course
Time to complete course
Modules
CPD points
KCSIE 2026 Update for Governance, Leadership & DSLs Max duration 1 hour 1 1
KCSIE 2026 Update for Staff & Volunteers Max duration 15 minutes 1 0.5
  • Access anytime during your 12-month licence
  • Access anywhere 24/7/365
  • 3D animation, video & voiceover
  • Course notes
  • Training for individuals & groups
  • Includes support for all staff
  • Tracked for compliance
  • Downloadable CPD certificate

Compliance & Certificate

Certificate Example

With content produced by our subject specialists, you can be confident that all your staff are trained to the very latest best practice standards and compliant with statutory requirements on inspection.

All certificates attained are stored in your admin dashboard and fully accessible when you need them.

Who should complete this training

KCSIE 2026 Update for Governance, Leadership & DSLs:

All staff/volunteers in a Senior Leadership, DSL, Governance or Management role.

KCSIE 2026 Update for Staff & Volunteers:

All staff / volunteers

What's your training style?

Staff can train individually by accessing their own training account or collectively as part of a group using Group Training Mode at INSET. Both of these options are included in our platform.

Please note any users attending a Group Training session must be registered as a user on our platform.

Individual Training

  • Certificates awarded to staff
  • Staff complete training in their own time, on their own device
  • Complete training as a group at INSET

Group Training

  • Certificates awarded to staff
  • Staff complete training in their own time, on their own device
  • Complete training as a group at INSET
Find out more about Group Training

How does it work?

The Admin dashboard

https://admin.ssslearning.co.uk

Our system requires no complicated setup. From the Admin Dashboard simply copy and send an invitation email to your staff with the login details for your school or academy. Once your staff commence training, all progress, results and CPD certificates are presented in the Admin Dashboard as evidence of training.

The Training site

https://training.ssslearning.co.uk

Staff complete a course individually via any PC, Mac, smartphone or tablet or as part of a group at INSET. Each course is made up of an engaging multimedia presentation created using 3D animation, comprehensive course notes and a fully tracked multiple-choice assessment. On completion, staff can view and print their CPD accredited certificate.

All courses are kept up-to-date with any changes in legislation or policy ensuring practice in your school or academy is compliant with current requirements.

Support for you and your staff

We are very proud of our customer service standards which are unrivalled, with full support for your staff, if needed, 7 days a week 8am until 10pm.

We have a 5 star LiveChat rating and always respond to support emails within minutes.

Frequently asked questions

Created by experts

It's created by experienced education leaders and safeguarding specialists who understand the realities of schools, academies and trusts.

It's more than training

It's safeguarding and duty of care courses, specialist support, policy resources, concern management, and ongoing legislative updates.

It's always current

We monitor safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance and emerging risks so your training and resources remain up to date throughout your licence period.

We are here to support you and your team when you need it

Questions don't always arise during the school day. Our specialist team is available seven days a week until 10pm to provide advice and support when you need it most.

It offers clear reporting with less administration

You can easily track training, monitor compliance, access certificates and generate reports from one central platform, making it easier to demonstrate safeguarding oversight and evidence training on OFSTED inspection.

It supports every level of your organisation

Whether you're a Headteacher, DSL, Business Manager, Governor, Trustee or Trust Leader, SSS provides the training, tools and support needed to strengthen safeguarding across your organisation.

You'll have immediate access to the course. You can choose to pay by invoice or by credit card. This means your staff can start training straightaway.

It's easy, there are 2 ways you can do this after you have purchased a course licence:

  1. Once you have purchased a licence you'll receive an email with login details for the admin dashboard (https://admin.ssslearning.co.uk). To issue training to staff log in and follow the wizard to issue a course.
  2. If someone else is going to issue courses to staff, you can log in to the admin dashboard and add them as an admin user. They will then be able to access their own training and issue courses to other members of staff.

We'll email your activation key to you. All you need to do is login to your admin dashboard (http://admin.ssslearning.co.uk) and here you can issue training to your team.

No - you don't need to complete our courses in one session.

Our system tracks and saves progress, enabling you to access / resume the course to fit around your workload.

Our courses can be accessed at https://training.ssslearning.co.uk - 24/7/365

You'll have access to this course for 12-months from the date of purchase.

Yes - from the admin dashboard you can view all certificates and run a variety of reports.

Included as standard are the following reports which will appear in tabs on the downloaded spreadsheet:

Full report

All data in one tabbed spreadsheet for you to review. The Full report gives you the option to download a collection of reports into one spreadsheet, including any reports that you have saved. The full report includes:

  • Latest certificates
  • Full certificate history
  • Current certificates
  • Recommended revalidations
  • Statutory revalidations

Staff reports

You can run a report for individual or selected members of staff and see which courses they have completed.

Course completions

You can run a report by course title and easily identify who has completed the course.

Document reading

You can run a report to see which documentation staff have read including the date and time each document was read. You can also filter by name or by a particular document.

Saved reports

You can also create and save your own bespoke reports which can be scheduled and emailed to you.

The course can be completed by individuals or collectively in groups.

Using Group Mode you can create fully tracked Group Training sessions which facilitates collective e-learning and discussion as part of a group.

Group Mode is perfect for learners that prefer group work and a fantastic way to engage in training together as a team promoting discussion and positive learning outcomes. It's so easy to use and sessions can be set up in just a few minutes.

Yes - this course can be purchased individually and is also included as part of the Safeguarding Suite.

Our Safeguarding Suite makes full compliance with requirements simple, with a high-quality, cost-effective single training solution for your whole school or academy.

The Safeguarding Suite includes access to all our courses.

You can choose to pay by invoice or by credit card. With either payment option the service will be made available to you immediately.

Pricing and how to buy

Cost is calculated according to the number of staff you wish to train.

For 5 users
£100 + VAT
Max numbers reached

You can choose to pay by invoice or by credit card. With either payment option the service will be made available to you immediately.


Compare with the Safeguarding Suite

Why not consider the Safeguarding Suite, which makes full compliance simple with access to all our courses (70+ courses included)?

View the Safeguarding Suite
Cardstream Crown
in partnership with Barclaycard