advisoryReviewed · Jul 14, 2026 · 1 min read

UK Schools Receive Updated Child Safety Guidance for 2026

By The Rundown · EditorLow risk

The UK Safer Internet Centre has released updated guidance on keeping children safe in education for 2026, building on existing expectations with new requirements for schools. While the specific changes are broad, parents should be aware that school safeguarding policies and online-safety practices may evolve.

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Review your school's updated safeguarding and online-safety policies when they're shared, and talk to your child about what online-safety rules and expectations their school is implementing. Reference our age-by-age safety guide for home-based conversations that align with school efforts.

Relevant forAges 6–9Ages 10–12Ages 13–15Ages 16+

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