Safer Recruitment in Education Training

Following the Soham tragedy, Sir Michael Bichard was commissioned by the government to report on child safety, with a focus on inter-agency record keeping, recruitment in schools and employment vetting.

The inquiry concluded that schools must pay more attention to issues about safeguarding children when recruiting and appointing staff. It was recommended that head-teachers and school governors should receive training to help strengthen the recruitment process and procedures.

This course is for people recruiting in the schools sector, previously accessed via the National College for Leadership of Schools and Children's Service (previously NCSL).

From 1 January 2010 it is mandatory that any appointments of school staff are made by a recruitment panel that should include at least one person who has been trained in safer recruitment. Ofsted will request evidence as part of their inspections that each recruitment panel meets this requirement. 

The Lucy Faithfull Foundation (working together with the Children’s Workforce Development Council) delivers a one day training course that satisfies the statutory requirements for your school. It provides an opportunity to work through the four sessions and complete the assessment.

The participants will receive a record of attendance and a certificate confirming that they have satisfactorily completed the assessment. This will satisfy Ofsted requirements.

For further information and to discuss your individual needs please contact the Training Co-ordinator on 01527 591922 or email: training@lucyfaithfull.org.uk