KCSIE 2026: what your school must do before September
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 comes into force on 1 September. Fill in the form to watch our recorded session on demand, any time, and see exactly what your school needs to do before term starts.
With Mark Orchison (CEO & Founder, 9ine), Dan Fitzpatrick (The AI Educator) & Julia Pidduck (Senior Data Privacy Consultant, 9ine)
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KCSIE 2026 places AI directly within safeguarding, online safety, filtering and monitoring, staff training and governance. For the first time, the guidance explicitly recognises AI-generated images, including deepfakes, as a safeguarding concern, and updates the 4Cs framework to reflect generative AI risks.
In this session, Mark Orchison, Dan Fitzpatrick and Julia Pidduck set out what has changed, why it matters operationally, and what schools need to review, evidence and update before 1 September 2026, including filtering and monitoring, child protection policy, staff training and DSL cover arrangements.
Watch on demand for a practical, whole-school view of KCSIE 2026, grounded in how schools can evidence compliance with confidence.
Why watch this recording
Understand exactly what KCSIE 2026 requires, including the new AI and safeguarding provisions
See the practical steps to take before 1 September, from policy review to staff training
Get clarity on filtering, monitoring and governance obligations under the update
Who's presenting
Mark Orchison
Over 20 years' experience helping schools navigate technology, cyber, privacy and safeguarding, a highly respected voice in K-12 education governance.
Dan Fitzpatrick
Bestselling author of The AI Classroom, Forbes contributor and award-winning strategist who has helped over 100,000 educators worldwide navigate AI responsibly.
Julia Pidduck
Works with schools internationally to design and strengthen privacy programmes, supporting compliance, safeguarding and the responsible use of digital technologies.
What to expect
A clear breakdown of what has changed in KCSIE 2026 and why it matters for your school
Practical guidance on policies, training and evidence to review before September
A look at how the 9ine Platform supports schools through the Diamond Formation
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