Gateshead Model Safeguarding Policy for Schools 2026/2027

The attached model policy has been updated for Gateshead schools to use so their school child protection policy reflects Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026.

All content should be read and adjusted according to your school designation

• Any highlighted text must be adapted to ensure your policy is personalised to your school setting.
• Any changes and additions to the 2025 model policy, to reflect the new Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance are highlighted (this includes updated website links) to ensure staff are made aware of them and school can reflect on any changes they need to make to practice or procedures.
• Any text which is to be removed has been highlighted in red with a strikethrough
• Return to black once these are actioned