Vetting and barring

Schools play host to a variety of visitors and volunteers, and for safeguarding purposes it's vital to ensure that all appropriate checks are carried out. Use these resources to help maintain a robust procedure.

Recruitment checklist: keeping children safe
Ensure that your safer recruitment policies and procedures are robust and compliant with statutory guidance by using this checklist from lawyer Dai Durbridge
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DBS checks for remote or online learning
What do schools need to consider when it comes to DBS checks for staff, volunteers or third parties who are teaching pupils via webinars or an online platform? Lawyer Dai Durbridge clarifies the situation
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Safer recruitment: questions to ask during an interview
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Volunteers: safeguarding requirements and good practice
What are the safeguarding procedures required when recruiting volunteers? Education lawyer Katie Michelon explains the school’s obligations
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DBS checks: ensuring safe recruitment in schools and colleges
Not sure who needs a disclosure and barring service check in your school? Use the guide below to help
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Answering questions about DBS checks
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Recruitment and selection: policy and procedure
Use this policy to help ensure the safe, fair and effective recruitment of staff, with consistent selection procedures being followed

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Maintaining the single central record
A robust and compliant single central record is one of the first things inspectors will look to see. Abi Clay offers some advice for efficient record keeping
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Requesting certificates of good conduct from other countries
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Regulated activity: host families
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Vetting and barring

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