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DfE has today published updated Statutory Guidance for schools and colleges on safeguarding children and safer recruitment – which will come into effect on 1st September 2021.
KCSIE sets out the legal duties that trusts must follow to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18.
Trustees have strategic leadership responsibility for safeguarding arrangements and must ensure compliance with this legislation.
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If you would like to review any aspect of KCSiE (generally or as it might impact your school or trust) do please contact me at jack@jackminto.com or on 017514 499238 for a preliminary discussion.