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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
Delivering safe Easter HAF programmes - lessons from the frontline.
Week 16
The critical first week back after Easter - Re-establishing safeguarding priorities.
Week 18
Online safety in 2026 - emerging threats and practical solutions including AI!
May's continuous learning
Multi-Agency Working & Bank Holiday / Half Term Activities
Week 19
Safeguarding during bank holiday events and festivals.
Week 20
Effective collaboration with social services, police, and health.
Week 21
Understanding and implementing the Prevent Duty. Covering recognising signs of radicalisation.
Week 22
May half-term safeguarding for activity providers - outdoor activity season is open us
June's practical application
Summer Preparation & Strategic Review
Week 23
Planning safe summer programmes - the complete safeguarding checklist.
Week 24
Safeguarding in youth sports - beyond the basics.
Week 25
: Keeping children safe on school trips and residentials.
Week 26
Your mid-year safeguarding health check - what to measure and why?
Week 27
Safeguarding during transitions - Year 6 to Year 7 and beyond.
July's sustained development
Summer Programmes & Peak Activity Season
Week 28
Delivering summer HAF programmes at scale - operational safeguarding.
Week 29
Running safe summer camps - practical daily safeguarding routines.
Week 30
Safeguarding your safeguarders - staff supervision in summer.
Week 31
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
Maintaining safeguarding standards through August fatigue.
Week 33
When things go wrong - effective incident management.
Week 34
Safeguarding record keeping - what you must document and why.
Week 35
Closing summer HAF programmes safely - the final week checklist.
September's informed action
New Academic Year & Fresh Start
Week 36
September safeguarding priorities - setting the tone for the year.
Week 37
Building a safeguarding culture that goes beyond compliance.
Week 38
Additional safeguarding considerations for vulnerable children with SEND
Week 39
Engaging parents in safeguarding - building trust and transparency.
October's comprehensive support
Risk Assessment & Autumn Focus
Week 41
Dynamic risk assessment in safeguarding - beyond the paperwork.
Week 42
Culturally competent safeguarding - recognising diverse needs.
Week 43
October half-term and Halloween safeguarding considerations.
Week 44
Managing allegations against staff - balancing protection and fairness.
November's proactive measures
Data Protection & Winter Planning
Week 45
GDPR and safeguarding - when data protection must not be a barrier.
Week 46
Technology-enabled safeguarding - tools that make a difference.
Week 47
Volunteer safeguarding - managing risk without deterring helpers.
Week 48
Winter safeguarding - cold weather, dark nights, and seasonal risks.
December's year-end review
Year-End Review & Christmas Planning
Week 49
Festive season safeguarding - celebrations without compromising safety.
Week 50
Christmas HAF programmes - safeguarding vulnerable families.
Week 51
Safeguarding handover for Christmas - what must be communicated.
Week 52
Your 2026 safeguarding review - measuring impact and planning ahead.
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