Safer Recruitment

One-day course All individuals engaged in the field of education must comprehend their roles and responsibilities in order to effectively recruit individuals who are well-suited for positions in nurseries, schools, and colleges, thereby ensuring the safeguarding of children and young people. This safer recruitment course utilises materials from the Safer Recruitment Consortium, which is supported by the Department for Education. The consortium includes members such as the NSPCC, The Lucy Faithfull Foundation, CAPE, and NASS. The course is structured to assist participants in recognising the significance of safe recruitment practices for both staff and volunteers. It incorporates relevant research, as well as legislative responsibilities and obligations. The objective of the course is to instil confidence regarding the prevalence of abuse and the characteristics of abusers, as well as to elucidate how abusers function within organisations. It covers the essential elements of a safer recruitment process, the planning involved, making informed decisions during interviews and selection, establishing acceptable standards of conduct, and fostering a continuous culture of vigilance. This course is intended for proprietors, governing bodies, governors, headteachers, human resources personnel, and any staff members who may participate in the recruitment of staff and volunteers within their institutions.