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Safer Recruitment in Education

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4 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
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Overview

Course Overview:

The Safer Recruitment in Education course provides an essential foundation for individuals involved in the recruitment and selection of staff in educational settings. This comprehensive programme is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement safer recruitment practices, ensure compliance with safeguarding regulations, and contribute to creating a safe environment for students. Covering key areas such as recruitment policies, background checks, interview techniques, and safeguarding legislation, this course prepares you to carry out recruitment processes that prioritise the safety and well-being of children and young people.

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Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, participants will:

  • Understand the principles and importance of safer recruitment in educational settings.
  • Gain knowledge of relevant safeguarding legislation and guidance, including the latest updates from the UK Government and regulatory bodies.
  • Learn how to develop and implement effective safer recruitment policies and procedures.
  • Develop skills in conducting safer recruitment practices, including writing job descriptions, shortlisting candidates, and conducting interviews.
  • Understand the process of carrying out background checks, including enhanced DBS checks and other vetting procedures.
  • Learn about the importance of references, how to request and evaluate them effectively, and what to do if concerns arise.
  • Understand how to assess the suitability of candidates, including evaluating their commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
  • Gain insights into best practices for onboarding new staff and ensuring they are properly inducted into safeguarding policies.
  • Develop practical skills through case studies, scenarios, and interactive exercises.

Certificates

Certificate of Honour

Digital certificate - Included

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Curriculum

20
sections
80
lectures
3h 57m
total
    • 1: Lesson 1: The Importance of Safer Recruitment 02:00 PDF
    • 2: Lesson 2: Understanding the Recruitment Process 03:00 PDF
    • 3: Lesson 3: UK Legal Requirements for Safer Recruitment 03:00 PDF
    • 4: Lesson 4: Understanding Safeguarding Risks in Recruitment 03:00 PDF
    • 5: Lesson 1: Job Descriptions and Advertisements 03:00 PDF
    • 6: Lesson 2: Shortlisting Candidates 03:00 PDF
    • 7: Lesson 3: Pre-Employment Checks 03:00 PDF
    • 8: Lesson 4: Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks 04:00 PDF
    • 9: Lesson 1: Conducting a Safer Recruitment Interview 03:00 PDF
    • 10: Lesson 2: Behavioural Interview Questions 03:00 PDF
    • 11: Lesson 3: Identifying Red Flags in Interviews 03:00 PDF
    • 12: Lesson 4: Interviewing for Roles Involving Children 03:00 PDF
    • 13: Lesson 1: Induction for New Staff 02:00 PDF
    • 14: Lesson 2: Ongoing Monitoring and Support 02:00 PDF
    • 15: Lesson 3: Embedding a Safeguarding Culture 02:00 PDF
    • 16: Lesson 4: Handling Safeguarding Concerns Post-Recruitment 03:00 PDF
    • 17: Lesson 1: The Vetting Process 03:00 PDF
    • 18: Lesson 2: The Barring Process 03:00 PDF
    • 19: Lesson 3: Managing Disclosures in Recruitment 03:00 PDF
    • 20: Lesson 4: Referring to the DBS 03:00 PDF
    • 21: Lesson 1: Key Legislation for Safer Recruitment 03:00 PDF
    • 22: Lesson 2: Data Protection and Confidentiality 03:00 PDF
    • 23: Lesson 3: Equality and Diversity in Recruitment 03:00 PDF
    • 24: Lesson 4: Safer Recruitment Policies 03:00 PDF
    • 25: Lesson 1: Identifying Vulnerable Groups in Education 03:00 PDF
    • 26: Lesson 2: Safer Recruitment for SEN (Special Educational Needs) Staff 03:00 PDF
    • 27: Lesson 3: Safeguarding Children with Disabilities 03:00 PDF
    • 28: Lesson 4: Safeguarding for Looked-After Children 03:00 PDF
    • 29: Lesson 1: Managing Allegations Against Staff 03:00 PDF
    • 30: Lesson 2: The Role of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) 03:00 PDF
    • 31: Lesson 3: Conducting Internal Investigations 03:00 PDF
    • 32: Lesson 4: Review and Reflection Post-Investigation 03:00 PDF
    • 33: Lesson 1: Safeguarding Policies and Procedures 03:00 PDF
    • 34: Lesson 2: Building a Safeguarding Culture in Schools 03:00 PDF
    • 35: Lesson 3: Risk Management and Safety Audits 03:00 PDF
    • 36: Lesson 4: Role of the Leadership Team in Safeguarding 03:00 PDF
    • 37: Lesson 1: The Need for Recruitment and Selection Training 03:00 PDF
    • 38: Lesson 2: Planning Recruitment Training Programmes 03:00 PDF
    • 39: Lesson 3: Delivering Safer Recruitment Training 03:00 PDF
    • 40: Lesson 4: Monitoring and Evaluating Training Effectiveness 03:00 PDF
    • 41: Lesson 1: Overcoming Recruitment Barriers 02:00 PDF
    • 42: Lesson 2: Recruitment Challenges in SEN and Disability Services 02:00 PDF
    • 43: Lesson 3: Recruitment Challenges in Multi-Academy Trusts 03:00 PDF
    • 44: Lesson 4: Managing Recruitment During Crises (e.g., COVID-19) 02:00 PDF
    • 45: Lesson 1: Onboarding New Recruits Safely 03:00 PDF
    • 46: Lesson 2: Mentorship and Support for New Staff 03:00 PDF
    • 47: Lesson 3: Evaluating New Staff Performance 03:00 PDF
    • 48: Lesson 4: Addressing Early Safeguarding Concerns 03:00 PDF
    • 49: Lesson 1: Collaboration with External Agencies 03:00 PDF
    • 50: Lesson 2: Referrals to External Agencies 03:00 PDF
    • 51: Lesson 3: Multi-Agency Safeguarding Arrangements (MASA) 03:00 PDF
    • 52: Lesson 4: Maintaining Strong Agency Relationships 03:00 PDF
    • 53: Lesson 1: Safeguarding Responsibilities for Volunteers 02:00 PDF
    • 54: Lesson 2: Safeguarding Checks for Contractors 02:00 PDF
    • 55: Lesson 3: Supporting Contractors and Volunteers in Safeguarding 03:00 PDF
    • 56: Lesson 4: Managing Allegations Involving Volunteers and Contractors 03:00 PDF
    • 57: Lesson 1: Understanding Child Protection 02:00 PDF
    • 58: Lesson 2: Embedding Child Protection in Recruitment 03:00 PDF
    • 59: Lesson 3: Recognising Signs of Abuse in Recruitment 03:00 PDF
    • 60: Lesson 4: Supporting Child Protection Through Recruitment 03:00 PDF
    • 61: Lesson 1: Handling Disclosures from Candidates 03:00 PDF
    • 62: Lesson 2: Legal Implications of Disclosures 04:00 PDF
    • 63: Lesson 3: Supporting Candidates After a Disclosure 04:00 PDF
    • 64: Lesson 4: Reviewing Recruitment Decisions After a Disclosure 04:00 PDF
    • 65: Lesson 1: Recruitment Considerations for SEN Roles 04:00 PDF
    • 66: Lesson 2: Assessing SEN Staff for Safeguarding Competence 04:00 PDF
    • 67: Lesson 3: Supporting SEN Staff in Safeguarding 04:00 PDF
    • 68: Lesson 4: Handling Allegations in SEN Settings 04:00 PDF
    • 69: Lesson 1: The Importance of CPD in Safeguarding 03:00 PDF
    • 70: Lesson 2: Developing a CPD Strategy for Schools 03:00 PDF
    • 71: Lesson 3: Incorporating New Safeguarding Trends into CPD 03:00 PDF
    • 72: Lesson 4: CPD for Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) 03:00 PDF
    • 73: Lesson 1: Conducting Safeguarding Audits 03:00 PDF
    • 74: Lesson 2: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Recruitment Processes 03:00 PDF
    • 75: Lesson 3: Reporting Safeguarding Audit Results 03:00 PDF
    • 76: Lesson 4: Continuous Improvement in Recruitment 03:00 PDF
    • 77: Lesson 1: The Impact of Technology on Recruitment 03:00 PDF
    • 78: Lesson 2: Changes in UK Safeguarding Legislation 02:00 PDF
    • 79: Lesson 3: Recruitment Trends in Education 03:00 PDF
    • 80: Lesson 4: Safeguarding Challenges for the Future 03:00 PDF

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Description

The Safer Recruitment in Education course offers an in-depth exploration of the principles and practices of safe recruitment within educational settings. Participants will learn about the critical role of safer recruitment in safeguarding, the legal and regulatory frameworks governing recruitment processes, and how to implement effective recruitment policies. The course also covers background checks, interview techniques, and reference management. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical applications, students will develop the skills needed to conduct recruitment processes that prioritise the safety and well-being of students.

Safer Recruitment in Education Course Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Safer Recruitment

  • Lesson 1: The Importance of Safer Recruitment
  • Lesson 2: Understanding the Recruitment Process
  • Lesson 3: UK Legal Requirements for Safer Recruitment
  • Lesson 4: Understanding Safeguarding Risks in Recruitment

Module 2: Pre-Recruitment Process

  • Lesson 1: Job Descriptions and Advertisements
  • Lesson 2: Shortlisting Candidates
  • Lesson 3: Pre-Employment Checks
  • Lesson 4: Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks

Module 3: Interviewing for Safer Recruitment

  • Lesson 1: Conducting a Safer Recruitment Interview
  • Lesson 2: Behavioural Interview Questions
  • Lesson 3: Identifying Red Flags in Interviews
  • Lesson 4: Interviewing for Roles Involving Children

Module 4: Post-Recruitment Safeguarding

  • Lesson 1: Induction for New Staff
  • Lesson 2: Ongoing Monitoring and Support
  • Lesson 3: Embedding a Safeguarding Culture
  • Lesson 4: Handling Safeguarding Concerns Post-Recruitment

Module 5: Vetting and Barring

  • Lesson 1: The Vetting Process
  • Lesson 2: The Barring Process
  • Lesson 3: Managing Disclosures in Recruitment
  • Lesson 4: Referring to the DBS

Module 6: Legislative Framework

  • Lesson 1: Key Legislation for Safer Recruitment
  • Lesson 2: Data Protection and Confidentiality
  • Lesson 3: Equality and Diversity in Recruitment
  • Lesson 4: Safer Recruitment Policies

Module 7: Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups

  • Lesson 1: Identifying Vulnerable Groups in Education
  • Lesson 2: Safer Recruitment for SEN (Special Educational Needs) Staff
  • Lesson 3: Safeguarding Children with Disabilities
  • Lesson 4: Safeguarding for Looked-After Children

Module 8: Handling Allegations

  • Lesson 1: Managing Allegations Against Staff
  • Lesson 2: The Role of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)
  • Lesson 3: Conducting Internal Investigations
  • Lesson 4: Review and Reflection Post-Investigation

Module 9: Creating a Safer Working Environment

  • Lesson 1: Safeguarding Policies and Procedures
  • Lesson 2: Building a Safeguarding Culture in Schools
  • Lesson 3: Risk Management and Safety Audits
  • Lesson 4: Role of the Leadership Team in Safeguarding

Module 10: Recruitment and Selection Training for School Staff

  • Lesson 1: The Need for Recruitment and Selection Training
  • Lesson 2: Planning Recruitment Training Programmes
  • Lesson 3: Delivering Safer Recruitment Training
  • Lesson 4: Monitoring and Evaluating Training Effectiveness

Module 11: Recruitment Challenges in Education

  • Lesson 1: Overcoming Recruitment Barriers
  • Lesson 2: Recruitment Challenges in SEN and Disability Services
  • Lesson 3: Recruitment Challenges in Multi-Academy Trusts
  • Lesson 4: Managing Recruitment During Crises (e.g., COVID-19)

Module 12: Supporting Newly Recruited Staff

  • Lesson 1: Onboarding New Recruits Safely
  • Lesson 2: Mentorship and Support for New Staff
  • Lesson 3: Evaluating New Staff Performance
  • Lesson 4: Addressing Early Safeguarding Concerns

Module 13: Working with External Agencies

  • Lesson 1: Collaboration with External Agencies
  • Lesson 2: Referrals to External Agencies
  • Lesson 3: Multi-Agency Safeguarding Arrangements (MASA)
  • Lesson 4: Maintaining Strong Agency Relationships

Module 14: Managing Volunteers and Contractors

  • Lesson 1: Safeguarding Responsibilities for Volunteers
  • Lesson 2: Safeguarding Checks for Contractors
  • Lesson 3: Supporting Contractors and Volunteers in Safeguarding
  • Lesson 4: Managing Allegations Involving Volunteers and Contractors

Module 15: Child Protection in Recruitment

  • Lesson 1: Understanding Child Protection
  • Lesson 2: Embedding Child Protection in Recruitment
  • Lesson 3: Recognising Signs of Abuse in Recruitment
  • Lesson 4: Supporting Child Protection Through Recruitment

Module 16: Managing Disclosures

  • Lesson 1: Handling Disclosures from Candidates
  • Lesson 2: Legal Implications of Disclosures
  • Lesson 3: Supporting Candidates After a Disclosure
  • Lesson 4: Reviewing Recruitment Decisions After a Disclosure

Module 17: Safer Recruitment for Special Educational Needs (SEN) Roles

  • Lesson 1: Recruitment Considerations for SEN Roles
  • Lesson 2: Assessing SEN Staff for Safeguarding Competence
  • Lesson 3: Supporting SEN Staff in Safeguarding
  • Lesson 4: Handling Allegations in SEN Settings

Module 18: Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for Safeguarding

  • Lesson 1: The Importance of CPD in Safeguarding
  • Lesson 2: Developing a CPD Strategy for Schools
  • Lesson 3: Incorporating New Safeguarding Trends into CPD
  • Lesson 4: CPD for Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL)

Module 19: Reviewing and Auditing Recruitment Practices

  • Lesson 1: Conducting Safeguarding Audits
  • Lesson 2: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Recruitment Processes
  • Lesson 3: Reporting Safeguarding Audit Results
  • Lesson 4: Continuous Improvement in Recruitment

Module 20: Future Trends in Safer Recruitment

  • Lesson 1: The Impact of Technology on Recruitment
  • Lesson 2: Changes in UK Safeguarding Legislation
  • Lesson 3: Recruitment Trends in Education
  • Lesson 4: Safeguarding Challenges for the Future



Who Should Take This Course:

This course is ideal for individuals involved in or responsible for recruitment and selection in educational settings. It is suitable for:

  • School leaders, HR professionals, and recruitment officers seeking to enhance their knowledge of safer recruitment practices.
  • Current and aspiring HR personnel in educational institutions.
  • School governors and members of recruitment panels who want to understand safer recruitment processes.
  • Individuals responsible for vetting and onboarding staff in schools, colleges, and other educational establishments.
  • Education professionals considering a role in recruitment or HR within an educational setting.
  • Recent graduates in HR, education management, or related fields looking to pursue a career in safer recruitment.

Benefits of the Course:

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of safer recruitment principles and practices in education.
  • Develop practical skills to implement and manage safer recruitment processes effectively.
  • Learn from experienced safeguarding professionals and recruitment experts.
  • Enhance your career prospects with a recognised certification in safer recruitment.
  • Build a strong foundation in safeguarding legislation, recruitment policies, and background checks.
  • Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in safer recruitment and child protection.
  • Gain confidence in conducting recruitment processes that ensure the safety and well-being of students.

Who is this course for?

  • This Safer Recruitment in Education course is perfect for :

    • Individuals who are unsure where to start on their learning journey.
    • Anyone looking to enrich their portfolio with exclusive and sought-after skills.
    • Those who value practical advice and sound judgement in their professional endeavours.
    • Students eager to expand their expertise and broaden their horizons.

Requirements

  • Enrolling in this captivating Safer Recruitment in Education course doesn't require any prerequisites. However, we highly recommend that you be at least 19 years old and possess basic English and computer literacy skills.

    This Safer Recruitment in Education course is open to anyone, regardless of academic background or official qualifications. All you need is access to a smart device that can connect to the internet, and you're ready to embark on your learning journey.

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