House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Keeping children safe in education
12 February 2026 · Department for Education
Proposed by Bridget Phillipson Lab Houghton and Sunderland South
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Key points
- The Department for Education is launching a 10-week public consultation on the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 statutory guidance.
- The consultation will run until 22 April 2026.
- Proposed changes include advice for school and college staff on safeguarding children who are questioning their gender.
Issue summary
This statement discusses the launch of a public consultation on proposed changes to the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026 statutory guidance.
Action requested
The Department for Education is launching a 10-week public consultation on KCSIE 2026, which will run until 22 April 2026. The consultation includes proposed changes to advice for school and college staff on safeguarding children who are questioning their gender.
Key facts
- The Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026 statutory guidance is being updated.
- A public consultation will run for 10 weeks, closing on 22 April 2026.
- Proposed changes include advice on children questioning their gender and separate sections on toilets, changing rooms, showers, boarding accommodation, and single-sex sports.
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