How Schools Can Stay Compliant with KCSIE
Still getting on top of the new Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance? We can help.
Sep 10, 2025
Safeguarding is at the heart of every school’s duty of care. The Department for Education’s statutory guidance, Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), makes it clear that protecting pupils from harm is everyone’s responsibility. For schools, this means having strong systems, clear policies, and making sure pupils are taught how to keep themselves safe.
What KCSIE Requires
KCSIE sets out that schools must:
- Teach pupils about safeguarding, including online safety, healthy relationships, consent, and exploitation.
- Ensure all staff understand their safeguarding responsibilities and are confident to act if they have concerns.
- Create a safe culture where pupils feel able to share worries and know where to go for help.
- Provide evidence during inspection that safeguarding is embedded across the school.
How Loudmouth Education and Training Can Help
This is where Loudmouth’s Theatre in Education programmes add real value. For over 25 years, Loudmouth has supported schools with age-appropriate, trauma-informed sessions that tackle safeguarding topics head on.
- Pupil learning: Programmes such as Helping Hands (primary) and Working for Marcus (secondary) cover child exploitation, healthy relationships, online safety, and consent – directly supporting RSHE and KCSIE requirements.
- Staff development: Each booking includes resources and opportunities for staff to build their confidence in delivering sensitive topics.
- Parent engagement: Schools receive follow-up resources to help parents continue the safeguarding conversation at home.
- Evidence for inspectors: Loudmouth’s sessions provide clear, documented evidence that your school is meeting its statutory duty to teach pupils about safeguarding and that you are proactive in preventing harm.
More than Policies
KCSIE is not just about policies, it is about creating a culture where safeguarding is visible and effective. By working with Loudmouth Education and Training, schools can be confident that they are not only meeting the statutory criteria but also giving pupils the tools they need to stay safe and thrive.