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AEGIS STANDARD The summer term is a time where we normally see the drafts of statutory guidance for the new academic year in September. This year two significant documents have been published in the form of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) and the updated National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools (NMS).
Having led boarding and now working in the safeguarding field, I certainly recognise that the new NMS are a step in the right direction and are more closely aligned with KCSiE. The revised standards start the journey for schools and guardians to work more closely together. At AEGIS we are pleased to see the addition of a standard dedicated to educational guardians and that AEGIS is now appropriately listed as a recognised external body within the guidance. There are some new standards and many have been restructured, moved and expanded upon. I believe that it is important for guardians to be aware of the guidance so they understand what schools should be doing for the children in their care. In many ways there are further opportunities where guardians can support schools as they navigate through the changes. KCSiE 2022 has many key themes throughout, but the three I would like to highlight are ongoing vigilance, professional curiosity and online safety. The NMS and KCSiE will be covered in AEGIS webinars and training. I hope you enjoy this new-look newsletter.
Adam Lubbock, AEGIS Chair
