Safer Recruitment in School & College Settings

Date & Time:

Thursday 26 March 2026 (09:00 - 16:00)

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Venue:

Social Care Training Suite - Civic Offices, Entrance Through the Mountbatten Gallery. Clear instructions will be send in your location reminders. Portsmouth City Council, Civic Offices, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom, PO1 2AL

Detail:

THIS TRAINING IS FOR PROFESSIONALS WORKING WITH PORTSMOUTH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND WILL FOCUS ON PORTSMOUTH PROCESS AND PRACTICE. IF YOU DO NOT WORK IN PORTSMOUTH PLEASE VISIT YOUR RESPECTIVE SAFEGUARDNG PARTNERSHIP FOR TRAINING

Aim: This course gives participants the information and understanding they need to recruit safely and comply with relevant statutory guidance. Participants gain the skills they need to ensure that safeguarding is at the heart of their recruitment decisions. 

Who is it for?  It is suitable for head teachers, safeguarding staff, school governors and all others in the education sector who are involved in staff selection. 

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify the key features of staff recruitment that help deter or prevent the appointment of unsuitable people
  • Be aware of policies and practices that minimise opportunities for abuse and ensure reporting structures are robust
  • Critically review organisation policies and practices in recruitment with a view to creating a safer culture

NB this is not intended to be a comprehensive workshop on staff recruitment and selection

Places Available:

20

Further Information:

Venue Details:

Social Care Training Suite - Civic Offices, Entrance Through the Mountbatten Gallery. Clear instructions will be send in your location reminders. Portsmouth City Council, Civic Offices, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom, PO1 2AL