Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) Training in brief: This online course covers part one of the statutory guidance that schools and colleges in England must have regard to. The 2026 edition came into force on 1 September 2026 and withdrew the shorter version of part one, so all staff are now expected to read it in full. It is quoted for your team, takes approx. 75 minutes, is self paced and includes a ProCompliance completion certificate when passed. It takes approx. 75 minutes online.
Why this training matters
Keeping Children Safe in Education is statutory guidance from the Department for Education, and schools and colleges in England must have regard to it. The 2026 edition came into force on 1 September 2026 and replaced the September 2025 version. It also withdrew the shorter version of part one, so staff who do not work directly with children are now expected to read part one in full alongside everyone else. The full guidance runs to 198 pages. This course covers what part one asks of staff, in approx. 75 minutes.
Keeping Children Safe in Education covers what part one of the Department for Education's statutory guidance asks of every member of staff. It covers the signs of abuse and neglect, what to do when you have a concern about a child, and how to share information and keep records. It also covers raising a concern about a colleague, for everyone who works in a school or college in England.
Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) Training at a glance
| Course | Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) |
|---|---|
| Category | Health & Safety |
| Completion record | ProCompliance completion certificate |
| Governing framework | Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, statutory guidance from the Department for Education Read the official text |
| Applies to | Schools and colleges in England. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own safeguarding guidance. |
| Time to complete | Approx. 75 minutes |
| Current edition | The 2026 edition came into force on 1 September 2026 and replaced the September 2025 version. Read the official guidance |
| Price | Quoted for your team: credits, this course on its own, or 12 months of access to all our courses. Request a quote |
| Delivery | Online and self paced on any device, via The Globe LMS |
| Certificate | PDF issued immediately on completion, with your logo on it |
| Provider | ProCompliance Services Ltd, United Kingdom |
The duty behind this course. Section 175 of the Education Act 2002 requires governing bodies to make arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, and to have regard to guidance issued by the Secretary of State. Read the official text. Keeping Children Safe in Education is that guidance.
What the training covers
We update the course as the law and guidance change, so the topics below reflect the current version.
- What part one of the guidance asks of every member of staff
- The signs of abuse and neglect that staff should look out for
- What to do when you have a concern about a child, and why you act without delay
- How to share information and keep safeguarding records properly
- How to raise a concern or an allegation about another member of staff
Who should take Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) Training
Everyone who works in a school or college in England, teaching and support staff alike, including those who do not work directly with children. Governing bodies and proprietors should make sure every member of staff has read part one.
Book a demo for the current module list, sample screens or an available trial for your team, and we will then walk you through it.
Common questions
How can my business get Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) course. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 75 minutes, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. You can also try it free first, or book a demo to see how assigning and tracking it works.
What is Keeping Children Safe in Education?
It is statutory guidance from the Department for Education. Schools and colleges in England must have regard to it when carrying out their duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. Its 2026 edition came into force on 1 September 2026 and replaced the September 2025 version.
Do learners get a certificate?
Yes. The Globe issues a certificate on completion, so you can download it as a PDF straight away. The Globe keeps it against the learner, so you can produce it later without asking them for it.
How much does Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) Training cost?
We quote it for your team. Use credits, take this course on its own, or give your team 12 months of access to all our courses. Once we know what you need, we find the best value option for you.
How is the training delivered?
Online, self-paced, through The Globe LMS. Managers assign it, The Globe records completion automatically, and the record sits with the rest of that person's training.
