Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
Requires safer recruitment, low-level concern reporting, and annual filtering and monitoring audits.
PPE Pillars 1 & 4: managed vetting and governance audits that track behavioral trends.
International standards
Global excellence in child protection.
Child safety is a global priority, and yesterday’s “best practices” are being replaced by rigorous national mandates worldwide. The PPE Safeguarding Framework™ is aligned with the world’s most advanced safeguarding systems, so our partners meet a truly international standard of care.
A convergence of safety
While the names of the laws change, the requirements for excellence stay the same. Our 4 Pillars meet the core requirements of the world’s leading safeguarding authorities.
National Child Safe Standards
Focuses on the paramountcy principle and leadership accountability for a child-safe culture.
PPE Pillars 2 & 4: leadership-led training and an institutional Permanent Record of Care.
AB 506 & SB 848
Mandates a three-pronged approach: background checks, training and written policies.
PPE Pillars 1, 2 & 3: state-approved training and boundary policies, working together.
The Commonwealth benchmark
Our framework draws heavy inspiration from the Commonwealth Child Safe Framework, widely considered one of the highest standards for non-governmental organizations and international schools. Key international features we include:
- Grooming-specific training: following the UK Casey Audit recommendations, we focus on identifying the specific behaviors of predators, not just the signs of abuse.
- The “Four-Eyes” policy: aligned with Australian standards, we help you ensure no adult is ever alone with a child in an unmonitored space.
- Digital safeguarding: we incorporate 2026 UK standards for AI and digital safety, helping you manage the risks of deepfakes and online sextortion.
Future-proofing your organization
When you adopt the PPE Standard, you aren’t just complying with Virginia’s 2026 laws. You’re adopting a system respected by insurers and regulators around the world. Whether your organization is local to Virginia or has international branches, our framework travels with you.
Source documents
- California Senate Bill SB 848California Legislative Information
- California Assembly Bill AB 506California Legislative Information
- Australia: Commonwealth Child Safe FrameworkPDF
- UK: Online Safety Act 2023PDF