Safer Recruitment in Education
Our online Safer Recruitment in Education course explains how to build and maintain a safer recruitment process in a school or education setting. It covers recruitment planning, shortlisting, references, interviews, pre-appointment checks and safer working practices after appointment.
The training is suitable for anyone involved in recruiting, appointing or supervising staff and volunteers in education. It includes education-specific guidance on vetting, criminal-record checks and the Single Central Record.
Complete the course at your own pace in around 1 to 2 hours. Learners must achieve an 80% pass mark in the final assessment before their personalised certificate is emailed to them.
Per learner. Bulk discounts from 10 learners.
Price per learner £25.00
Total £25.00
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4.77 / 5
DurationAround 1 to 2 hours
ForEducation sector staff
CertificateAvailable on completion
CPD accreditedWritten for the education sector
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Per learner. Bulk discounts from 10 learners.
Price per learner £25.00
Total £25.00
VAT applied at checkout. View pricing table for details.
4.77 / 5
OVERVIEW
About this safer recruitment course for schools
This Safer Recruitment in Education course covers everything from writing a job advert and building an application pack, through to interviewing, vetting and post-appointment practices. It includes relevant laws and guidelines such as Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance, with case studies on the risks of neglecting safer recruitment and the value of a robust process.
KEY FEATURES
Safer recruitment training built for schools
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Written specifically for education
Recognise the importance of safer recruitment in education, and understand the relevant laws and guidelines, including Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.
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Build a robust recruitment plan
Develop and execute a successful safer recruitment plan, and determine the key components of a candidate application pack for roles in education.
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Covers vetting and the Single Central Record
Put in place comprehensive vetting, including DBS checks and managing a Single Central Record, and master techniques for sourcing trustworthy references.
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From job advert to post-hiring practice
Create job adverts that attract suitable candidates, and deliver effective post-hiring practices for safer recruitment.
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Written for the education sector
Available entirely online and written specifically for the education sector, so every example and scenario is relevant to your setting.
DETAILS / BENEFITS
Why schools choose this course
- Instant access to courses
- Training can be taken any time – no need for staff to even be on site
- Takes between 1 and 2 hours to complete
- Courses can be taken 24/7 online or on mobile devices
- Cheaper than face-to-face training
- No need to take time out of work to undertake training
- No requirements for minimum or maximum group sizes
- Retrieve centrally held online certificates at the touch of a button
- Downloadable Excel reports so you can monitor completion
- Individual, personalised certificates can be downloaded and printed
- Automated reminders when training is due for renewal
- Courses can be stopped and restarted at any point
- Course notes and resources available for the duration of certification
- Friendly, UK-based customer support centre in case you have any queries
- Regularly updated to meet legislation changes
- Provides information specific to the education sector, not a generic recruitment course
COURSE CONTENT
What's included in this safer recruitment course for schools
10 lessons · Around 1 to 2 hours · Final assessment included
CERTIFICATION
A personalised certificate upon completion
After achieving the 80% pass mark in the final assessment, the learner’s personalised Safer Recruitment in Education certificate will be emailed to them automatically.
- Individual, personalised certificate
- Emailed after successful completion
- 80% final-assessment pass mark
- Fully CPD accredited
TRAINING A TEAM
Buy in bulk and track completion
Purchasing safer recruitment training for several members of staff in bulk allows you to save. You’ll also gain access to our learning management system, allowing you to track progress and hold certificates centrally.
Learners
Price each
You save
1–9
£25.00
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10+
£22.50
Save 10%
20+
£21.25
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50+
£20.00
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75+
£18.75
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100+
£17.50
Save 30%
All prices exclude VAT. Discounts applied automatically at checkout.
TRAINING BUNDLES
Training your team on more than one course?
Our team can put together a custom training bundle for your organisation. Courses often taken alongside Safer Recruitment in Education include:
- Designated Safeguarding Lead Training
- Online Safety Training for Schools
- Keeping Children Safe In Education
Discount codes cannot be used with our bundle offers. Get in touch and we will help you choose the right mix of courses.
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