National guidance
Keeping Children Safe in Education
The official publication page for safeguarding and safer recruitment guidance for schools and colleges in England.
For school leaders and safeguarding teams
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Links checked 4 October 2026.
Department for Education
National guidance
Working Together to Safeguard Children
Guidance on how agencies work together to help, support and protect children in England.
Boarding and inspection
National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools
The official source for the standards applying to boarding schools in England.
Boarding and inspection
ISI inspection framework
A starting point for understanding the framework used by ISI to inspect association independent schools in England.
Practical resources
Safeguarding in schools
Resources on safeguarding responsibilities and practice in education. Check the jurisdiction and audience of the material you use.
Practical resources
Online safety for professionals
Online safety resources for people working with children and young people.
Reporting routes
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Find the relevant council route for reporting concerns about a child. P.S.A. is not a statutory reporting service.
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