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Keeping Children Safe in Education - KCSIE Effective, engaging & bite-sized safeguarding training that’s fully animated, story-led. It’s IOSH & CPD approved, helping your staff stay compliant, confident, and ready to keep children safe.
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iAM’s KCSIE training is delivered through concise,
pace, one topic at a time, reducing cognitive overload
bitesize modules designed to make safeguarding
and making the content more manageable.
learning more effective and accessible. Unlike traditional 2.5-hour sessions, each module offers
A key advantage of this approach is the ability
focused, in-depth coverage of specific sections
to quickly access detailed learning on specific
of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). By
safeguarding topics when needed - such as
completing a series of these short courses, staff
Children with family members in prison, Safer
can achieve comprehensive compliance without
Recruitment, or Adverse Childhood Experiences
feeling overwhelmed.
(ACEs) & Trauma. This targeted learning saves time and ensures staff have the right knowledge
All courses are IOSH and CPD approved, meaning
exactly when it matters most.
they meet strict standards for quality, accuracy, and relevance. These accreditations reassure
iAM’s KCSIE courses are thoroughly researched,
schools that training is not only aligned with
written, and reviewed by experienced
current statutory guidance and safeguarding best safeguarding professionals, including a former practice but also supports staff with recognised
headteacher of a specialist SEND and trauma
professional development.
recovery school. This ensures the content is not only accurate and up to date with statutory
We also offer a structured induction pathway,
guidance, but also grounded in real-world
carefully mapped to match -and often exceed -the
experience, with a deep understanding of the
learning outcomes of longer, more generic courses
complexities schools face in safeguarding all
offered by other training providers. Our flexible,
students.
modular approach allows staff to learn at their own
iAM’s KCSIE training by iAM Academy transforms safeguarding learning into an engaging and accessible experience. Instead of long, 2.5-hour sessions, staff progress through concise, fully animated modules, each one packed with storytelling and real-life scenarios to bring safeguarding principles to life. Every module delivers focused, in-depth coverage of specific sections of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), making it easier for staff to absorb and apply knowledge without feeling overwhelmed. This bite-sized approach ensures learning is more effective, memorable, and directly relevant to everyday school life. All courses are IOSH and CPD approved, guaranteeing they meet the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and safeguarding best practice. Schools can be confident their teams are not only achieving statutory compliance but also gaining recognised professional development that truly makes a difference.
Why KCSIE Training Matters • Legal/statutory requirement for all schools & colleges • Applies to all staff: teaching, support, volunteers, governors • Ofsted will check evidence of training & compliance • Safeguarding = top priority for every school
What is KCSIE? • DfE statutory guidance, updated annually • Sets out schools’ duties to safeguard & promote welfare • Covers: abuse, neglect, online safety, safer recruitment, record-keeping, working with parents/agencies • Every staff member must read & understand it each year
Key Changes • Recent/new updates (e.g. 2025 refresh) • New guidance/legislation feeding into KCSIE • Why annual refreshers matter • Schools must evidence awareness of updates
KCSIE Training at a Glance • Fully online, flexible access • Interactive & engaging modules • Bite-sized learning, not “tick-box” training • Scenario-based for real-world application • Certificates & reporting for compliance
Benefits for Schools/Leaders • Ensures statutory compliance • Saves time vs in-house delivery • Easy to evidence for Ofsted & governors • Consistent quality across staff and sites • Covers every aspect of KCSIE guidance
Benefits for Staff • Accessible anytime, anywhere • Clear, engaging content • Role-relevant scenarios (teachers, admin, support) • Less intimidating than long policy docs • Short, bite-sized courses
Benefits for MATs/Trusts • One consistent solution across all schools • Centralised reporting & oversight • Scalable and cost-effective • Confidence in meeting compliance obligations
Why iAM for KCSIE? • Written by in-house SME: safeguarding/education specialist • Engaging digital learning (not just policy PDFs) • Updated annually in line with DfE guidance • Flexible, scalable, and easy to implement
Induction Pathway
Serious Case Reviews
Keeping Children Safe in Education
Serious case review: Lessons from the past:
Working together to safeguard children
Dennis O’Neill
Radicalisation and Prevent
Serious case review: Lessons from the past:
Recognising the signs of abuse
Maria Colwell
Disclosure
Serious case review: Lessons from the past:
Recording
Jasmine Beckford
Reporting and referral
Serious case review: Lessons from the past:
Multiagency working
Victoria Climbie
Information sharing and confidentiality
Serious case review: Lessons from the past: Daniel Pelka Serious case review: Lessons from the past: Rotherham child sexual exploitation
“But...” “We already have in-house training.” iAM saves time, provides consistency, reduces workload “Our staff hate long eLearning.” Bite-sized, interactive, accessible anytime “We’re a small/big school – is it for us?” Scalable for any size, easy admin
Question! Is it updated yearly? Yes, aligned to DfE guidance Who can use it? All staff in schools/MATS/colleges How long does it take? Bite-sized, flexible learning Can we evidence compliance? Yes, reporting & certificates What level is it? Level 4
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