Short guidance that asks a great deal of every adult in school
A concern about a child is almost always noticed first by someone who wasn't looking for it: a teaching assistant, a lunchtime supervisor, a form tutor. KCSIE 2026 expects every one of them to recognise it and act.
This CPD makes sure that when it happens, the person who noticed knows what they're seeing and exactly what to do next.
“All staff should be aware that mental health problems can, in some cases, develop into safeguarding concerns.”
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, point 44
Every point, explored in plain terms
The mental health and wellbeing points of the statutory guidance, taken one at a time: what each point says, and what it means for you and your setting.
Everything in one place, online
The KCSIE 2026 Mental Health Handbook
Written by Joseph E. Hall and edited by Andrew Hall. Each point in turn: what it means, the evidence behind it, what it asks of you and how your setting delivers it.
Four webinars
Covering each of the mental health points set out in KCSIE 2026.
Point-by-point assessments
A short knowledge check for every point, as you go.
Models and frameworks
Every model from the handbook, with ready-to-use templates.
Staff outcomes checklist
What staff need to know and do, for audit and review.
Certificate of completion
A certificate for your professional development record when you complete the CPD.
Plus a reference library: legislation and guidance, glossary, references, and a directory of 39 organisations.
Who it's for
Teachers, teaching assistants, pastoral teams, DSLs and deputies, senior mental health leads, SENCOs, leaders and support staff.
Suitable settings
Primary, secondary, special schools, alternative provision and FE colleges: any setting in England working under KCSIE 2026.
