New Safer Recruitment E-training Course
Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of pupils and vulnerable adults is every school's highest priority. For this reason, recruitment practices in educational institutions must be watertight. Every school should be a sanctuary for learning, growth, and above all, safety. Recognising this imperative, we are proud to announce the launch of our latest online training programme for Safer Recruitment.
This module is vital for all staff who are responsible for hiring people to work with vulnerable children and young people.
This course is now available to be assigned. If this sounds like a course you or your employees might benefit from, you can find it in the Handsam E-training Centre now, or get in touch with our Client Support Team by phone 03332 070737 or by email at info@handsam.co.uk to upgrade your subscription to include our e-training package.
Why Safer Recruitment Matters
The safety of pupils is non-negotiable. Schools and academies serve as environments where young minds flourish, and their protection is the foundation upon which the entire educational experience stands. Safer recruitment practices are instrumental in safeguarding students and vulnerable adults from potential harm, ensuring that every individual who steps into a school environment, whether as a teacher, staff member, or volunteer, is thoroughly vetted and committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and safety.
Course Objectives
- Understanding Legal and Regulatory Frameworks: Educate trainees on relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to Safer Recruitment in educational settings, including child protection laws, safeguarding policies, and employment regulations.
- Identifying Risks and Vulnerabilities: Enable participants to recognise potential risks and vulnerabilities in the recruitment process, such as gaps in background checks, inadequate reference verification, and signs of inappropriate behaviour.
- Understanding Types of Vetting and DBS Checks: Educate participants about the type of checks needed in every scenario and which DBS check is necessary for teaching roles, contractor staff and governors.
- Outlining Guidance and Statutory Legislation: Understanding exactly what the law says about Safer Recruitment and the responsibility institutions have in protecting vulnerable people throughout the process.
- The Recruitment Process: Educate participants about the recruitment process, including job advertisements, references, self-disclosure forms, interviews and what to do when candidates are shortlisted.
Course Benefits
The course offers several benefits for teachers and school staff:
- Enhanced Knowledge: Participants will gain a thorough understanding of legal and regulatory requirements related to Safer Recruitment so that their practices align with the latest standards and guidelines.
- Risk Mitigation: By learning to identify and address potential risks and vulnerabilities in the recruitment process, participants can minimise the likelihood of safeguarding incidents and protect pupils from harm.
- Greater Confidence and Competence: Participants will develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to conduct thorough background checks, interviews, and reference checks, empowering them to make informed decisions throughout the recruitment process.
- Long-Term Impact: Implementing the knowledge and strategies gained from the course can have a lasting impact on the wellbeing of pupils and vulnerable adults, contributing to their overall academic success, personal development, and future prospects.
What is Safer Recruitment?
Safer recruitment is a set of principles and practices that an organisation or employer should apply to ensure that their employees and volunteers are suitable to work with vulnerable people, such as children.
It involves using various interview techniques and safety checks during the interview and recruitment process. Safer recruitment is vital for the safeguarding of children and adults at risk.
It is essential that as part of their whole school or college approach to safeguarding, governing bodies and proprietors create a culture that safeguards and promotes the welfare of children in their school or college.
As part of this culture, they must adopt robust recruitment procedures that deter and prevent people who are unsuitable to work with children from applying for or securing employment, or volunteering opportunities in schools and colleges.
The Course
- Outlines what Safer Recruitment is and who is at risk in your school or academy
- Explores the legal obligations of schools and academies in recruiting new staff members
- Explains the recruitment process, including job advertisements, obtaining references, conducting interviews and vetting checks
- Looks at the recruitment process of other staff, such as supply staff, contractors, trainees, visitors, volunteers and governors
- Advises on which type of DBS check to use and when
Format
- Duration: 35-minute online training
- Delivery: A mix of videos and interactive questions
- Trainers: Handsam Managing Director Simon Lowe
Who Should Take the Course?
- All staff who have a role in the recruitment of new staff members