Keeping Children Safe in Education 2019 Summary of

Keeping Children Safe in Education 2019 Summary of changes

Part 1 & Annex A • Few significant changes – order changed to improve flow • Link to the NSPCC Whistleblowing helpline updated – now 0800 0285 • Greater emphasis on serious violence • Upskirting became a criminal offence and is now in Annex A

Upskirting ‘Upskirting’ typically involves taking a picture under a person’s clothing without them knowing, with the intention of viewing their genitals or buttocks to obtain sexual gratification, or cause the victim humiliation, distress or alarm. It is now a criminal offence This may constitute sexual harassment

Other changes • Reflects new guidance on sex and relationships education • Reflects institution of safeguarding children partnerships • Overseas trained teachers – watch this space for more guidance

Other changes • s 128 checks for governors specifically required in maintained schools • Associate governors do not require DBS • New guidance on Teaching Online Safety in Schools

Action plan 1. Update your safeguarding policies and other materials to reflect you are working to the September 2019 version 2. Consider s 128 checks on governors, mandatory if you are a maintained school 3. Ensure your staff understand the seriousness of upskirting and take proper action if they suspect this happened 4. Ensure your staff have read, understood and can apply Keeping Children Safe in Education 2019.

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