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.
Pricing and how to buy
Cost is calculated according to the number of staff you wish to train.
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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
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Modules
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CPD points
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| 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
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
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.
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