Safer Recruitment for Schools and
Colleges Course (Online)

Why Choose Our online Safer Recruitment for schools course?

✔️ Essential guidance: for those involved in school recruitment
✔️ Know what to say: and what not to say in an interview
✔️ KCSIE: Aligns with the new KCSIE September 2023 release!
✔️ Efficient: Only takes two hours to complete online!
✔️ Certified: Earn a CPD-Certified Certificate upon completion!
✔️ Popular: Highly rated and recommended by schools!

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£95 +VAT
£85.50 +VAT (With code ONLINE10)

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City of London School for Girls

"All knowledge was up to date and very informative, I have gained a better understanding of Safeguarding & Child Protection."

Safeguarding 1, 2, DSL Level 3
(Jane R)

Haberdashers' Aske's School

"All sessions were excellent, useful and met my expectations. I learnt about recent legislation, case studies, and gained a more informed view, it built on my current knowledge. The course was value for money and I really enjoyed it."

Safeguarding DSL Level 3
(Rach T)

Westminster School

"I learnt more about the legal framework and tools to enable me to be better placed to support in terms of Safeguarding. The sessions were all excellent."

Safeguarding DSL Level 3
(Jon M)

Trusted by Schools, colleges and premier league sports

Course Information

This CPD-Certified, accredited, online Safer Recruitment for Schools and Colleges Course is for those who are responsible for school staff safer recruitment, interviews and hiring, including senior teams, DSLs, HR, headteachers, bursars and school management. Created in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), this course is essential for the recruitment process. (Re-take every 1 year: Best pracrtice)

Who is this course for?

An essential course for staff who are involved in the interview process at school or college, including HR, senior teams and governors, Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), Deputy DSLs, headteachers, bursars and more

Course Outline

Session 1 of 4
Background to safeguarding and child protection

Session 2 of 4
Safer recruitment: wider context

Session 3 of 4
Safer recruitment: processes and tools

Session 4 of 4
Safeguarding culture

Useful contacts
Useful contacts / help
Test and Certificate
Short multi-choice test

CPD-Certified certificate awarded (Emailed to you)

Aims and Objectives

To enable you to:

Understand the background to safer recruitment
Understand how to deter unsuitable people from gaining access to the environment
Use robust policies and systems to prevent unsuitable individuals from entering the workforce and to minimise opportunities for abuse within the setting
Ensure strong safeguarding practice enables prompt reporting of concerns
Consider how robust policy and practice development can help create a safeguarding culture

CPD-Certified, accredited by CPD. Certificate awarded

Two CPD points awarded on the certificate, plus one point for each additional hour spent researching the subject

Access the course online, in your own time, for one year

One year access to the courses from your date of purchase

Author: Senior Safeguarding
trainer, Louise Douglas

BA (Hons), MA, Chartered FCIPD, MCIPR, Director, Graffham Consulting Ltd

*Questions & Answers

Question: Can I sign up for instant access to the course?
Answer: Yes, you can pay by card or PayPal.
Question: How long will the course take to complete?
Answer: The course duration is approximately two hours.
Question: Is this course accredited?
Answer: Yes, it is CPD-Certified.
Question: Can I take this course any time of day?
Answer: Yes, it is an online course, it can be completed online 24/7.
Question: How do I get my certificate?
Answer: Your certificate will automatically be emailed to you at the end of the course.
Question: How long is my certificate valid?
Answer: The certificate is valid for two years (KCSIE, within the education sector).
Question: Does the course refer to KCSIE and Working Together to Safeguard Children?
Answer: Yes, it covers all required knowledge for KCSIE and Working Together to Safeguard Children
Question: How long can I access the course?
Answer: You have three months from the time of purchase to complete your course and periodically log in to review the content to refresh your memory.
Question: Do I need access to the Internet to take this course?
Answer: Yes, to take the course, your computer needs to be connected to the Internet.
Question: Can I take this course on my phone or laptop computer?
Answer: Yes, you can take this course on your phone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer, as long as it is connected to the internet.