HR provides support and guidance to schools when dealing with staffing issues relating to safeguarding, including:-
- Handling allegations against staff and associated guidance
- Single central record information
- Disqualification under the Childcare Act
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) guidance and documentation
Managing allegations against staff and volunteers
Guidance for Schools on Managing all Concerns/Allegations against those who work or volunteer with Children [MAAS] - updated December 2021
Template form for reporting and responding to Low Level Concerns - December 2021
Managing Allegations Against Those Who Work or Volunteer with Children - Link to NY Safeguarding Children Partnership practice guidance
Single Central Record
Single Central Record - Template - Maintained Schools - September 2022
Single Central Record Guidance - Maintained Schools - September 2022
Single Central Record - Template - Academies, Independent and Free Schools - September 2022
Single Central Record Guidance - Academies, Independent and Free Schools - September 2022
Safer Recruitment and SCR training - Questions and Answers - March 2021
Risk Assessment Decision Sheet (NYCC)
Risk Assessment Decision Sheet (Academy)
Disqualification under the Childcare Act
Childcare Disqualification Self-declaration Form - September 2021
Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006 - Guidance for Schools - August 2018
DBS guidance
Manager Verification Form - volunteers
Manager Verification Form - paid roles
Useful downloads
Keeping Children Safe in Education - September 2022
Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018)
Guidance for Safer Working Practice in an Educational Setting - May 2019