# RM Technology highlights safeguarding priorities ahead of KCSIE 2026

- Link: https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/rm-technology-highlights-safeguarding-priorities-ahead-of-kcsie-2026/4121257104
- Published: 2026-07-21T10:26:00+01:00
- Author: Amilia Stone

RM Technology has outlined the main changes contained in the 2026 edition of Keeping
Children Safe in Education, helping schools prepare for the updated statutory guidance
before it comes into force on 1 September 2026.

The latest guidance signals a broader shift in safeguarding expectations. Rather
than concentrating mainly on procedural compliance, the 2026 framework places greater
emphasis on professional curiosity, earlier recognition of vulnerability and the
responsibility of staff across an organisation to identify emerging risks.

Mental health guidance has been expanded significantly, with early identification
no longer treated primarily as the responsibility of designated safeguarding leads.
The increased focus on awareness across the wider school workforce may create additional
demand for clear internal processes, appropriate staff training and consistent escalation
procedures.

The guidance also responds to the development of artificial intelligence and its
potential impact on online safety. Deepfakes are named explicitly for the first 
time, while the wording around AI-generated nude imagery has been updated. Filtering
and monitoring guidance has also been revised to reflect the growing volume and 
complexity of AI-generated content.

These changes increase the importance of safeguarding technology that can adapt 
to new forms of digital risk without unnecessarily restricting legitimate educational
resources. Schools must balance protection with access, particularly when filtering
requirements may differ between age groups, learning environments and individual
needs.

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RM) is a global EdTech provider of learning and assessment solutions, supporting
the full learning journey, from early years through to higher education and professional
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