KCSIE 2026: The Safeguarding Briefing You Actually Need: Part 2

KCSIE 2026: The Safeguarding Briefing You Actually Need – Part 2

In this episode of The Leadership Lens, we move into Part 5 of the KCSIE 2026 consultation draft.

We unpack:

The explicit inclusion of harmful sexual behaviour and misogyny as central safeguarding concerns

Why behaviour between children is no longer “low-level” — it’s core safeguarding work

The shift from risk assessments to risk and needs assessments

Strengthened expectations around mental health, early intervention, and staff responsibility

New safeguarding expectations around gender questioning children and parental involvement

What leaders must now review in policy, training, and whole-school culture

This episode is not about theory — it’s about what schools must now do differently.

If you are a DSL, headteacher, or trust leader, this is essential listening.

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