Safer recruitment

Topics include: Recruitment process, Key legislation for schools and colleges and Safeguarding.

2 hours and 40 minutes

12 months access

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Do you know how to meet your legal requirements for safer recruitment practices? Are you confident about your recruitment processes and safeguarding skills?

Safer recruitment in education and safer recruitment in schools is essential for protecting young and vulnerable people.

This safer recruitment course is essential for anyone working in organisations covered by Section 11 of the Children Act 2004 – when recruiting staff/volunteers involved in delivering services to children and families.

Children and young people in education should be surrounded by adults who empower them to succeed but ultimately keep them safe. In this course we look at the importance of safer recruitment, what legislation is relevant and offer a step by step guide on how to recruit staff with safer recruitment at the forefront of your decision making.

  • Recognise the impact of historical recruitment process failings and identify the lessons learned
  • Understand the range of checks in place to ensure safer recruitment
  • Ensure their workplace and role comply with statutory guidance and legislation
  • Maintain a vigilant culture and keep safeguarding on everyone’s agenda

  • Why is safer recruitment important?
  • Key legislation for schools and colleges
  • Preparation
  • Shortlisting and interviewing
  • Checking the selected candidate
  • Ongoing vigilance

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