How are you evaluating the wellbeing, personal and emotional needs of your employees?

The summer term was a busy one; firstly, adjusting to remote learning, then partial re-openings later in the summer term, followed by preparations for full re-opening in the new academic year. Most, if not all, employees have now returned and adjusted to the new Coronavirus (COVID-19) risk assessment and control measures in place. Although there […]

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School Teachers’ Pay Award 2020-2021 – *Update*

This article includes further updates and information on the School Teachers’ Pay Award 2020-2021 as more details have been published. You may find it useful to read the below alongside our original post School Teachers’ Pay Award 2020-2021.   Summary The draft School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD) was published on 24 July. The […]

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School Teachers’ Pay Award 2020-2021

Summary On 21 July 2020, the DfE published the School Teachers’ Review Body (STRB) 30th report and the responding written ministerial statement. In that statement, the Secretary of State for Education accepted all recommendations from the STRB in relation to pay ranges and salaries for teachers. The uplifts represent a 3.1% increase in the overall […]

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Case Study: The Importance of Asking the Right Interview Questions

The case against William Vahey, which came about in 2014, is significant in demonstrating the failures of an ineffective recruitment process within Schools. Vahey, who was later revealed as a prolific sex offender, sexually abused over 54 pupils at Southbank International School (London) over a 4 year period. Although it is clear that there were […]

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What to Ask and What to Avoid When Asking Safer Recruitment Interview Questions

Asking the right questions, during a job interview, is a crucial aspect of ensuring that you recruit individuals who are suitable and safe for the role, and will support your School’s success. You will not only need to make sure that the prospective employee can excel in the fundamentals of the role, but you will […]

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Top 5 Key Features of Safer Recruitment Practices in the Education Sector

With well planned and prepared practices being at the forefront of effective safer recruitment within Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts, we wanted to share the key features to be considered within the education sector. Watch our video to find out how you can address the points below. […]

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Case Study: Why Effective Safer Recruitment Practices are so Important

Time and time again, we hear about safeguarding failures which have led to the abuse of children. That’s why it’s vital that educational settings implement effective safeguarding and safer recruitment processes to address these issues and to protect the pupils in their care. Regrettably, abuse is often conducted by trusted individuals, who are usually in […]

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