Education Services and Training
Safer Recruitment (Full Day) – Accredited
Course Area
HR
Course Code
HR002
User Types
All
Course Description
Introduction
This full day session ensures delegates are up to date and compliant with all requirements of the Safer Recruitment process and expectations. The course is fully accredited through the Safer Recruitment Consortium, working alongside the Lucy Faithfull Foundation.
Attendees
This training is suitable for:
- Management responsible for recruiting, HR staff, and governors
Learning Outcomes
- Identify the key features of staff recruitment that help deter or prevent the appointment of unsuitable people
- Background and context to safer recruitment
- Consider policies and practice that minimise opportunities for abuse or ensure prompt reporting
- Help participants begin to review their policies and practice in recruitment, with a review to creating a safer culture
The session is delivered in 4 parts:
- Part 1: Data/research and characteristics of potential perpetrators
- Part 2: Safer recruitment process, checks and establishing a consistent approach
- Part 3: Application, references, interview and DBS: relevance of previous convictions
- Part 4: Establishing a culture of vigilance and maintaining a focus on safeguarding
Delegates are ‘tested’ during the course of the day to reinforce learning and key messages. They will have the opportunity to share practice, explore case examples with colleagues, ask questions and consider ways in which practice within your setting can be further strengthened.
Length of Course
1 Day
Session Costs
| Enhanced | Core | Non-SLA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In School | POA | POA | POA |
| Online | N/A | N/A | N/A |
