Safer recruitment
Recruitment practices that help deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children, such as checks, references and trained interview panels.
- Used in
- All four UK nations (details may differ)
- Topic
- Safeguarding and child protection
Being checked against official sources. This definition is written in our own words; always check the official guidance for your country.
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Related terms
- DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service check) England Wales
- A criminal records check in England and Wales. Most school staff need an enhanced check with a children's barred list check.
- Single central record (SCR) England
- A record that schools in England must keep of the pre-appointment checks carried out on staff, volunteers and others.
- Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) England
- Statutory guidance for schools and colleges in England on safeguarding children, updated regularly; all staff must read at least Part one.
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