Safeguarding in Education: Updated Expectations
The latest Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 guidance updates reflect a changing landscape - from misinformation and online harms to new digital safeguarding standards. For schools and colleges, the message is clear: safeguarding must evolve with the risks.
Why It Matters
Education settings are on the frontline of child protection. Today’s threats, whether online grooming, extremist content, or AI-enabled manipulation, demand a safeguarding culture that is proactive, informed, and embedded in everyday practice.
What This Means for Education Providers
Policy review: Schools must update safeguarding policies to include emerging online risks and staff responsibilities around misinformation and harmful content.
Whole-school culture: Every adult on site, from teachers to volunteers, must understand their role in identifying and responding to concerns.
Digital education: Platforms like imabi Inspire support schools in delivering safeguarding awareness, anonymous reporting, and student empowerment through education and engagement.
imabi’s View
Safeguarding in education is not just compliance - it’s culture. imabi Inspire helps schools embed values of respect, awareness, and digital responsibility, ensuring every child feels seen, safe, and supported.