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2026 Safeguarding Annual Plan
Welcome to your 2026 safeguarding resource. This planner provides essential guidance for various sectors. Save this page for easy access to year-round insights and best practices. You can also use the search function to quickly find specific information relevant to your needs.
January insights delivered
New Year Reset & Policy Review
Week 2
Schools return - new staff onboarding and refresher training.
Week 3
Fitting square pegs into round holes. How to review and update safeguarding policies for 2026?
Week 4
What are the layers and roles of governors and trustees in safeguarding - What do boards need to know in 2026?
Week 5
Supporting the DSL requires many roots - How to prevent burnout whilst maintaining excellence.
February's proactive strategies
Training, Awareness & Half-Term Planning
Week 6
Making safeguarding training engaging and effective in 2026.
Week 7
Covering half-term camps, holiday clubs, and temporary provision including rapid staff scaling.
Week 9
Recognising mental health concerns as safeguarding issues including early intervention strategies
March's essential information
Recruitment, Vetting & Spring Planning
Week 11
Streamlining DBS checks and avoiding recruitment delays.
Week 12
Right to Work checks in 2026 - avoiding costly mistakes.
Week 13
Preparing for Easter holiday activities - safeguarding at scale.
April's focused approach
Easter, Recruitment & Online Safety
Week 15
Easter Holiday HAF Programme Delivery
Delivering safe Easter HAF programmes - lessons from the frontline.
Week 16
Easter Monday & School Return Transition
The critical first week back after Easter - safeguarding priorities.
Week 17
Summer Term Recruitment Drive
Recruiting summer staff without compromising safeguarding.
Week 18
Online Safety & Digital Safeguarding
Online safety in 2026 - emerging threats and practical solutions including AI!
May's continuous learning
Multi-Agency Working & Mid-Year Review.
Week 19
May Bank Holiday & Activity Provider Safety
Safeguarding during bank holiday events and festivals.
Week 20
Multi-Agency Safeguarding Partnerships
Effective collaboration with social services, police, and health.
Week 21
Prevent Duty & Radicalisation Awareness
Understanding and implementing the Prevent Duty. Covering recognising signs of radicalisation.
Week 22
May Half-Term Activity Safeguarding
May half-term safeguarding for activity providers - outdoor activity season is open us
June's practical application
Summer Preparation & Strategic Review
Week 23
Summer Programme Planning & Risk Assessment
Planning safe summer programmes - the complete safeguarding checklist.
Week 24
Safeguarding in Sports & Physical Activities
Safeguarding in youth sports - beyond the basics.
Week 25
Educational Visits & Residential Trips
: Keeping children safe on school trips and residentials.
Week 26
Mid-Year Safeguarding Review
Your mid-year safeguarding health check - what to measure and why?
Week 27
Transition Planning & Vulnerable Pupils
Safeguarding during transitions - Year 6 to Year 7 and beyond.
July's sustained development
Summer Programmes & Peak Activity Season
Week 28
Summer HAF Programme Launch
Delivering summer HAF programmes at scale - operational safeguarding.
Week 29
Summer Camp Safeguarding Operations
Running safe summer camps - practical daily safeguarding routines.
Week 30
Safeguarding Supervision & Staff Support
Safeguarding your safeguarders - staff supervision in summer.
Week 31
Water Safety & Outdoor Activities
Water safety and outdoor activity safeguarding essentials such as swimming supervision, beach trips and more
August's strategic planning
Sustained Operations & Autumn Preparation
Week 32
August Bank Holiday Activity Planning
Maintaining safeguarding standards through August fatigue.
Week 33
Incident Management & Serious Case Response
When things go wrong - effective incident management.
Week 34
Record Keeping & Documentation Standards
Safeguarding record keeping - what you must document and why.
Week 35
Late Summer Bank Holiday & Programme Closure
Closing summer HAF programmes safely - the final week checklist.
September's informed action
New Academic Year & Fresh Start
Week 36
Autumn Term Launch & New Starter Induction
September safeguarding priorities - setting the tone for the year.
Week 37
Safeguarding Culture & Organisational Values
Building a safeguarding culture that goes beyond compliance.
Week 38
SEND & Vulnerable Groups Safeguarding
Additional safeguarding considerations for vulnerable children with SEND
Week 39
Parental Engagement & Communication
Engaging parents in safeguarding - building trust and transparency.
Week 40
Autumn Term Safeguarding Audit
Your first-month safeguarding check - are systems working?
October's comprehensive support
Risk Assessment & Autumn Focus
Week 41
Risk Assessment & Emergency Preparedness
Dynamic risk assessment in safeguarding - beyond the paperwork.
Week 42
Safeguarding & Equality/Diversity
Culturally competent safeguarding - recognising diverse needs.
Week 43
October Half-Term Activity Provision
October half-term and Halloween safeguarding considerations.
Week 44
Allegations Against Staff Management
Managing allegations against staff - balancing protection and fairness.
November's proactive measures
Data Protection & Winter Planning
Week 45
Data Protection & GDPR in Safeguarding
GDPR and safeguarding - when data protection must not be a barrier.
Week 46
Safeguarding Technology & Digital Solutions
Technology-enabled safeguarding - tools that make a difference.
Week 47
Volunteer Management & Safeguarding
Volunteer safeguarding - managing risk without deterring helpers.
Week 48
Winter Weather & Seasonal Safety
Winter safeguarding - cold weather, dark nights, and seasonal risks.
December's year-end review
Year-End Review & Christmas Planning
Week 49
Safeguarding During Festive Events
Festive season safeguarding - celebrations without compromising safety.
Week 50
Christmas Holiday HAF Programme Planning
Christmas HAF programmes - safeguarding vulnerable families.
Week 51
End-of-Term Safeguarding Handover
Safeguarding handover for Christmas - what must be communicated.
Week 52
Annual Safeguarding Review & 2027 Planning
Your 2026 safeguarding review - measuring impact and planning ahead.
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