Updated guidance for safer working practice
- For
- Headteachers · SLT · TA · Teachers
- Published
- 8 September 2026
- Reading time
- 2 min
In 30 seconds
Revised guidance for safer working practice for adults who work with children has been published, covering online communication and low-level concerns.
Why it matters
Staff codes of conduct and induction materials should reflect the updated guidance before the next whole-staff safeguarding training.
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What you need to do
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- Update your staff code of conduct
- Brief all staff at the next INSET
The detail
Revised guidance for safer working practice for adults who work with children has been published, covering online communication and low-level concerns.
Staff codes of conduct and induction materials should reflect the updated guidance before the next whole-staff safeguarding training.
HEP will keep this item updated as further guidance is published. Members can read the HEP view and recommended next steps, and find related CPD and resources below.