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The Department for Education (DfE) has published updated statutory guidance for RSHE, which replaces the 2019 version. Schools are required to implement the new guidance by September 2026. However, schools may begin using the updated content earlier if they are prepared. Training and resources are available to support early adoption. Introduction to RSHE Guidance (July 2025) Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) gives children the knowledge and skills to make informed, ethical choices about their health, wellbeing and relationships. It helps them grow into respectful, confident and kind individuals. RSHE supports their moral, social, mental and physical development. As the guidance states, “ Effective teaching will support prevention of harms by helping young people understand and identify when things are not right.” By law, all primary schools must teach relationships education. All secondary schools must teach relationships and sex education (RSE). Health education is also c...

Early Years Foundation Stage – September 2025 - Changes From 1 September 2025, Section 3 of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) has been revised to strengthen safeguarding and welfare expectations across all early years settings. These changes reflect a shared sector commitment to clearer responsibilities, safer recruitment, and more consistent training – ultimately to ensure better outcomes for children. Terminology updates One key change is the replacement of the term “lead practitioner” with Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). This aligns early years terminology with the wider safeguarding landscape, and ensures that DSLs are explicitly recognised as the point of contact for all safeguarding matters, including liaison with statutory children’s services and safeguarding partners. Safeguarding policy requirements Safeguarding policies must now include more detailed procedures than before. Settings are expected to outline how they respond to safeguarding concerns and all...

Keeping Children Safe in Education – September 2025 - Changes The Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed that the final version of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 will be published on 1 September 2025. This statutory guidance will come into force on the same date and is essential reading for all staff working in schools and colleges in England. The Department for Education (DfE) has made a number of changes that reflect ongoing priorities in safeguarding practice, including online safety, sexual harassment, filtering and monitoring, and support for vulnerable children. Technical revisions in 2025 While KCSIE 2025 includes only technical changes, schools and colleges are reminded that even minor updates can have implications for safeguarding practice. As always, it’s important that senior leaders, DSLs, and governors review the final document carefully and ensure all staff are aware of any changes. The DfE has signalled that future updates to KCSIE will become more...